Unique Wedding Tradition in Himachal Pradesh Gains Attention
A wedding in a remote Himalayan village has drawn nationwide attention after a bride married two brothers in line with an age-old local tradition. The ceremony, held in July in Shillai, Himachal Pradesh, was celebrated with folk music, dance, and vibrant festivities that lasted three days.
The bride, Sunita Chauhan, married Pradeep and Kapil Negi in accordance with Jodidara, a traditional practice among the Hatti community. This cultural custom allows a woman to marry brothers in order to keep family land and households united.
Pradeep, who works with the government, told the Press Trust of India that the decision reflected pride in their heritage. “We followed the tradition publicly as we are proud of it and it was a joint decision,” he said. His brother Kapil, who works overseas, added that the arrangement was based on unity and support within the family.
Sunita, originally from Kunhat village in the same district, emphasized that her decision was her own. “I was aware of the tradition and made my decision without any pressure,” she said.
The ceremony and its videos soon spread across social media, sparking conversations about the diversity of cultural practices in India’s Himalayan regions. While the custom may be unfamiliar to many, locals view it as a way to strengthen family bonds and maintain stability.
