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Prayagraj Bride Leads 'Ladki Ki Baraat' to Groom's Home in Tradition-Defying Procession

Her father organized the role-reversing procession to give his daughters the same public celebration typically reserved for sons.

Overview

  • On the night of November 26, Tanu traveled from Kidganj to groom Rajat’s residence in Mutthiganj at the head of a festive procession.
  • The nearly two-kilometre route featured a horse-drawn carriage, DJs, dancers, lights, and crowds lining the streets to watch.
  • Invitations were printed with the phrase “Ladki Ki Baraat,” underscoring the family’s intent to celebrate daughters with equal prominence.
  • Customary roles were reversed as the bride’s relatives performed aarti and offered a farewell, and the groom’s family welcomed her with a tilak.
  • Videos of the procession went viral across social platforms on November 26–27, prompting national media coverage and public praise for the gesture.