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Kids Don Garlands Themselves in Viral Varmala Mix-Up

An Instagram video from a cross-cultural ceremony drew over 2 million views after two children innocently wore the garlands meant for the bride and groom.

Overview

  • The clip was shared on Instagram by event planner Weddings by Ekta Saigal Lulla and quickly surpassed 2 million views.
  • Filmed at a ceremony featuring an Indian-origin groom and a foreign bride, it captures a mix-up during the Hindu varmala exchange.
  • Two children assigned to carry the floral garlands placed them around their own necks instead of presenting them to the couple.
  • A shower of flower petals fell moments later, a cue that heightened the comic effect and drew laughter online.
  • Commenters reacted with jokes and theories, including that the children may have associated garlands with guest welcomes, as mainstream outlets amplified the moment.