A wedding in Uttar Pradesh is making waves online after a bride from Prayagraj flipped tradition by arriving at her groom’s home, leading her own grand baraat. The bold move has sparked admiration, debate, and a flurry of viral reactions, fuelling a broader conversation about evolving wedding customs and gender roles in India.
UP bride takes her own baraat!
The bride, Tanu, who hails from Kidganj, chose to marry Rajat (groom) of Mutthiganj in a way that honoured her family’s wishes and also broke stereotypes. On the night of November 26, she travelled to the groom's home in a celebratory procession complete with music, lights, dancers, and a traditional carriage with horses, as reported by NDTV . Locals filled the streets to catch a glimpse of the unusual sight, eagerly recording the "reverse baraat" that stretched nearly two kilometres.
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This unique celebration was not a last-minute idea; it was the fulfilment of a long-standing dream of Tanu’s father, Rajesh Jaiswal. As per the report, a father to five daughters, he had always believed his girls deserved the same celebration traditionally reserved for sons.
To make that belief visible, the family even printed wedding invitations boldly reading "Ladki Ki Baraat". In another symbolic switch, Tanu's relatives performed aarti and bid farewell to the baraat, a ritual normally carried out by the groom’s family.
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As the baraat reached Rajat's residence, his family welcomed the bride with traditional tilak rituals and heartfelt warmth. Videos from the celebration show cheering crowds, glowing lights, and a proud bride leading the festivities with confidence.
