Overview
- Riya Sardar and Rakhi Naskar, performers in their early twenties, exchanged garlands and vows at Paler Chak temple on Nov. 4 under priest-led Hindu rituals.
- Hundreds of villagers attended, offered blessings, and helped organise a feast, treating it like any other wedding.
- The pair say they met on social media, later joined the same dance troupe, and pursued the union after facing pressure and rejection from relatives.
- Local police reported no complaint and indicated no intervention was required for the peaceful temple function.
- Footage of the ceremony circulated widely online, drawing praise for the community’s support.