You are right if you said you need only the bride, groom, and family to carry out a wedding. Did we miss mentioning the Pandit Ji, who you believe is very important to conduct the rituals? A couple in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur reportedly tied the knot and took wedding vows without a priest. The groom himself recited mantras and performed the wedding.
A video from the wedding celebration has gone viral on social media. An Instagram page 'Genzdigest' posted this clip online and stated that the couple didn't involve a priest in their wedding, as the groom took over his role too.
"Groom Becomes Priest: #Saharanpur Man Conducts His Own Wedding Rituals", the post read.
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According to reports, the groom was identified as Vivek Kumar, a person who was well-versed in Vedic chants required to perform the sacred rituals at his wedding. It was reported that Kumar is currently pursuing a course at Gurukul Kangri University.
The footage showed the groom reciting mantras and carrying out his own wedding. Dressed up in bridal wear, he was seated next to his bride and pronouncing the holy chants on a microphone. He not only performed the rituals as a groom but also guided himself and his lady love while adopting the role of a pandit.
Netizens call him "Atmanirbhar"
As the video rolled out on the internet, it attracted a wide range of reactions. Netizens saw how the man managed to carry out his own wedding without a priest. After watching the video and seeing the groom perform both roles confidently, they called him "Atmanirbhar (Self-reliant)".
