Daijiworld Media Network - Belagavi (MS)

Belagavi, Apr 30: This couple stands out from the usual bash that occurs during a marriage ceremony in our country. This pair has tied the knot through 'Satyashodhak' ideals that were made popular in the 18th century by social reformer Jyotirao Phule.

Bride Geeta Balakrishna Bedaka, a resident of Basavana Kudachi of the district and the groom Mayur Hanumant Nagenahatti of Belgundi village are lecturers by profession. They got married in a simple manner without any tradition, procedure or the presence of priests on April 27.

Both the bride and the groom are post graduates and have implemented ideal of living a life of non-violence and truth. They professed during their marriage that they will strive to build a healthy society that is devoid of blind beliefs.

Generally according to the Hindu tradition of India, the date and time of the marriage (Muhurat) is fixed by consulting the astrologer. However, this model couple just shunned all those procedures saying that they are blind beliefs and married at their will.

Social reformer Jyotirao Phule built the 'Satyashodhak Samaj' in the 18th century when traditions like child marriage and Sati were prevalent in the society and heralded this new form of getting married. This lecturer couple also got influenced by Phule's ideals and got married in a simple manner.

The couple exchanged their marriage vows in the name of our Constitution. Only very close relatives and some friends took part in the marriage function. The groom Mayur is working as a lecturer in Pandit Nehru PU College in the district.

On the inspiration for the marriage, groom Mayur said, "I decided to marry in a similar manner to that of IRS officer Akash Chowgule of our village, who married a few years ago. When I confided by marriage plans with my bride Geeta, she also agreed. However, both our families did not agree in the beginning. However, we were successful, at last, in winning their confidence."