Hyderabad: It was a dream come true for 27 Sikh couples who got married in a befitting manner without spending a penny in the presence of over 25,000 Sikhs who came from across the state to bless them.
The happiest of them were the couples' parents who never dreamt of their sons and daughters getting married in such a grand and befitting manner that too without spending any money from their pockets. Government officials and Sikh Heads graced the function and blessed the newly-wed couples. On behalf of the State Government, they handed over cheques to the newly wed couples.
The marriages were organised by the Prabhandak Committee, Gurudwara Saheb Barambala, Sikh Chawni, Attapur under the Chairmanship of S. Gurcharan Singh Bagga. On Sunday, as many as 27 couples got married at 'Samuhik Vivaha Samagam' (Mass Marriages) under one umbrella at Gurudwara Saheb Barambala in the presence of noted religious heads. Most of the brides and bridegrooms hailed from Hyderabad city and few from other districts.
The Samuhik Vivaha Samagam started at 10 AM with a colourful 'Baraat' of bridegrooms on horses from Asha Singh Bagh Gurudwara, Sikh Chawni to Gurudwara Barambala Saheb. "Anand Karaj (Lawan Phere)", ie, soleminsing of marriage was performed at 11 AM.
All the Sikh Gurudwaras of Hyderabad extended support for the successful conduct of these marriages. Various Gurudwara Committees and individuals presented domestic articles to the newly married couples which will help in settling their lives.
The Minorities Welfare Department has extended a financial support to each couple in form of household articles.
The Prabhandak Committee President Harbans Singh and General Secretary S Iqbal Singh said that only Gurmukh and Amritdhari Sikhs were allowed to participate in the marriages. The Prabhandak Committee made all arrangements including accommodation facilities and Guru-ka-Langar.
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