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NDTV
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Video: Rajasthan Bride's Family Gives 'Gifts' Worth Rs 21 Crore In 'Mayra' Ceremony, Internet Stunned
A jaw-dropping video from Rajasthan has gone viral on social media, showing a staggering Rs 21 crore worth of gifts being exchanged during a pre-wedding ceremony. The clip, shared by photographer Sonu Ajmer on Instagram, features a traditional 'Mayra' or 'bhaat' ceremony where maternal uncles or brothers give gifts to their sisters and nieces or nephews during weddings as a gesture of love and blessings. The grand 'mayra' ceremony was a spectacle to behold, with 600-700 family members arriving in a procession of 100 cars and 4 luxury buses, carrying four suitcases filled with gifts. A video of the ceremony, which has garnered 64 million views on Instagram, shows a man announcing the extravagant gifts given by the bride's family. The gifts include 1 kg of gold, 15 kg of silver, 210 bighas of land, a petrol pump, a plot in Ajmer, Rs 1.51 crore in cash, clothes, vehicles, totalling Rs 15.65 crore. Another video reveals that the total sum of gifts reaches a whopping Rs 21 crore. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonu Ajmer (@sr_sonu_ajmer_) The viral clip sparked a heated debate on social media, with some questioning the extravagance of the gifts, arguing that the money could be better used by the bride to establish her own life, perhaps for education, career, or financial independence. Others defended the tradition, explaining that 'mayra' is a cultural ritual distinct from dowry, highlighting the importance of understanding cultural context. They explained that Mayra is a voluntary gesture where the maternal uncle offers gifts as a symbol of love and support, not a coerced transaction like dowry. Despite this, many expressed concerns about the vulgar display of wealth. The sheer scale of the gifts in the viral clip shocked viewers, leading to concerns about normalising extravagant wealth displays during weddings. Some argued that such displays can perpetuate societal pressure to overspend, reinforcing materialism over meaningful traditions. One user wrote, "How shameless could the groom's parents be? They're basically selling their son for materialistic gains." Another commented, "Wow!!!!! Dowry is being celebrated so proudly and openly." A third said, "There will be many who will find various ways of justifying that this is right,.... Hypocrisy in India." A fourth added, 'You call it Mayra or gifts-- it is a form of dowry. The govt should intervene and stop this dowry practice."
Mint
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Ladka kya krta hai?': Groom gets wedding gifts worth ₹15 crore including land, petrol pump and cash
A video from Rajasthan showing a jaw-dropping ₹ 15 crore worth of gifts being given during a wedding has left social media users divided. The viral clip, shared on Instagram by photographer Sonu Ajmer, has amassed over 58 million views, capturing a traditional 'Mayra' ceremony where the bride's maternal family showers the groom's side with extravagant offerings. The Mayra ritual is a customary event generally observed in Marwari communities, where the bride's maternal uncle (mama) gifts valuable items such as jewellery, clothing, cash, and property to support his sister's family during the marriage festivities. However, the scale of this particular Mayra has shocked many viewers. In the video, a man is seen making a formal announcement before the assembled guests, listing the items gifted. According to the announcement, the bride's side offered: 210 bighas of land, 3 kilograms of silver, ₹ 1.51 crore in cash and 1 petrol pump The speaker sums it up, declaring: '1 petrol pump, 210 bigha zameen, 1 crore 51 lakh nagad, kul abhi ka total milakar 15 crore 65 lakh rupaye ka mayra bhara hai.' According to India Today, reports have rounded the total value to approximately ₹ 21 crore when additional items are considered. While some social media users expressed amazement at the opulence, a large section of the internet responded with anger and discomfort. One user sarcastically commented, 'Ladka kya karta hai?' questioning what, if anything, the groom brought to the table. Another wrote, 'Apparently this is social status but a woman asking alimony after divorce is questionable,' highlighting perceived double standards in gender expectations. A third user called out the groom's family, saying, 'How shameless could the groom's parents be? They're basically selling their son for materialistic gains.' The ritual, while rooted in tradition, has reignited conversations around dowry-adjacent customs, gender inequality, and economic showmanship in Indian weddings. Many commentors argue that such practices continue to place disproportionate financial pressure on the bride's family, regardless of the symbolic nature of the event.
India Today
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Bride's family gives gifts worth Rs 21 crore as 'mayra' in viral video from Rajasthan
A video seemingly from Rajasthan showing gifts worth Rs 21 crore being given from the bride's side during a wedding ceremony has left the internet stunned. The now-viral clip has clocked over 58 million views so far. The video, likely from a pre-wedding ceremony in Rajasthan, has gone viral, not for its decor or celebrations, but for the astonishing value of gifts handed over by the bride's family. The clip, shared by Sonu Ajmer - a photographer by profession - on Instagram, shows a man announcing the details of the extravagant gifts in front of the bride, groom, and their families. According to the announcement, the bride's side gave away 210 bighas of land, three kilograms of silver, Rs 1.51 crore in cash, and a petrol pump. The total value of the 'mayra', a pre-wedding ritual in Marwari and Jaat cultures, was said to be around Rs 21 crore. '1 petrol pump, 210 bigha zameen , 1 crore 51 lakh nagad, kul abhi ka total milakar 15 crore 65 lakh rupaye ka mayra bhara hai ,' the man says in the clip. In another clip, which seems to be in continuation of the man's announcement, he declares the total amount of 'mayra' to be Rs 21 crore. Mayra, also known as Bhaat, is a traditional Rajasthani ritual where the bride or groom's maternal uncle offers gifts during the wedding. Watch the viral video here: In the other video, shared by another photographer, Piyush Mandwara, on Instagram, the same man is seen announcing further that the total amount of 'mayra' is around Rs 21 crore. Watch the video here: Social media users have reacted strongly to the clip. A section of the internet questioned the need for such lavish gifting, as several users suggested that the bride could have used the money to establish her own life. Others were quick to explain the cultural context, clarifying that the gifts were a part of 'mayra' and not dowry, which remains illegal under Indian law. While several users defended the ritual as a cultural tradition, others raised concerns about normalising such wealth displays during weddings. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, criminalises both the giving and receiving of dowry. The law also includes provisions to protect women from harassment or violence linked to dowry demands.
Mint
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Ladka kya krta hai?': Groom gets wedding gifts worth ₹15 crore including land, petrol pump and cash
A video from Rajasthan showing a jaw-dropping ₹ 15 crore worth of gifts being given during a wedding has left social media users divided. The viral clip, shared on Instagram by photographer Sonu Ajmer, has amassed over 58 million views, capturing a traditional 'Mayra' ceremony where the bride's maternal family showers the groom's side with extravagant offerings. The Mayra ritual is a customary event generally observed in Marwari communities, where the bride's maternal uncle (mama) gifts valuable items such as jewellery, clothing, cash, and property to support his sister's family during the marriage festivities. However, the scale of this particular Mayra has shocked many viewers. In the video, a man is seen making a formal announcement before the assembled guests, listing the items gifted. According to the announcement, the bride's side offered: 210 bighas of land, 3 kilograms of silver, ₹ 1.51 crore in cash and 1 petrol pump The speaker sums it up, declaring: '1 petrol pump, 210 bigha zameen, 1 crore 51 lakh nagad, kul abhi ka total milakar 15 crore 65 lakh rupaye ka mayra bhara hai.' According to India Today, reports have rounded the total value to approximately ₹ 21 crore when additional items are considered. While some social media users expressed amazement at the opulence, a large section of the internet responded with anger and discomfort. One user sarcastically commented, 'Ladka kya karta hai?' questioning what, if anything, the groom brought to the table. Another wrote, 'Apparently this is social status but a woman asking alimony after divorce is questionable,' highlighting perceived double standards in gender expectations. A third user called out the groom's family, saying, 'How shameless could the groom's parents be? They're basically selling their son for materialistic gains.' The ritual, while rooted in tradition, has reignited conversations around dowry-adjacent customs, gender inequality, and economic showmanship in Indian weddings. Many commentors argue that such practices continue to place disproportionate financial pressure on the bride's family, regardless of the symbolic nature of the event. Though the practice of dowry is legally banned in India under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, rituals like Mayra often blur the line between cultural celebration and social coercion, especially when conducted on such an extravagant scale. First Published: 6 May 2025, 07:53 PM IST
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What? Groom gets wedding gifts worth INR 15 Crore including petrol pump, 210 Bighas land and more-- Watch viral video
Maternal uncles gift 3.21 crores including 80 lakhs cash as wedding gifts in Rajasthan In India, weddings are not only considered a sacred union between two individuals but also their respective families. However, the age-old social evil of dowry still seems to be quite prevalent in our society. Recently, a video from a big fat Indian wedding has gone viral on the internet not just for its fancy decor or food, but for the extravagant 'gift' that were given to the groom on his wedding day by the bride's now viral video, which was posted by on Instagram by Sonu Ajmer (handle: @sr_sonu_ajmer_), has got over 26 lakh likes in just one day-- thus reflecting people's interest in the lavish wedding! The video caption reads, "21....... carod... mayra". In the footage, one can see the wedding ceremony going on wherein the bride and groom are seated with their families and relatives. Meanwhile, a person is seen speaking on a microphone and announcing the 'wedding gifts' given by the bride's family to the groom. The gifts include three kilograms of silver, a petrol pump, and 210 bighas of land-- all of this is worth INR 15.65 crore, the man announces while people cheer and clap in the the viral video hereThe viral video has gained much attention on social media, and netizens have expressed varied thoughts about the 'wedding gifts'. While one user questioned the need for such a marriage and such extravagant gifts, another said that this was a part of the Bhaat ritual-- according to it, traditionally the uncle presents gives gifts to his niece or nephew on their wedding day."DJ crying in the corner for playing the whole wedding for 10k," one user wrote, another said, "Pls stop this nonsense".While such videos gain much traction on social media, one needs to note that the practice of dowry in Indian weddings is a deeply rooted social evil that continues to cause immense harm, particularly to women. Despite legal prohibitions, many families still view daughters as financial burdens, leading to pressure, harassment, and in extreme cases, violence. Dowry reduces marriage to a transaction, stripping it of love and mutual respect. It also fuels gender inequality by valuing women based on their "worth" in money or material gifts. True progress lies in dismantling this outdated tradition and promoting marriages based on equality, consent, and mutual support—not financial exchanges. It's time to say no to are your views on this particular incident? Tell us about it in the comments section below.
