The story of a woman from Greece marrying an Indian man during her trip to Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 has gone viral and attracted a wide range of reactions. Earlier this month, a woman named Penelope tied the knot with Siddharth with the blessings of Swami Yatindranand Giri, Mahamandaleshwar of the Juna Akhada, who performed the 'Kanyadaan' ritual of the Greek woman.
As photos and videos from their wedding surfaced online, netizens reacted to the celebration and extended best wishes to the couple. Internet users from India wholeheartedly accepted the Greek woman who believed in Sanatan Dharma and married her love in India during Maha Kumbh festivities.
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"Swagatam - Susvagatam", one wrote while taking note of her new association with India and welcoming her into Sanatan Dharma. "Mahadev bless you both lovely birds", netizens commented. Many people reacted to the viral visuals of Penelope and Siddharth who married in Prayagraj. They echoed to say, "God bless the couple", and wrote they could "Feel something suspicious" about the moment.
People were impressed to see her embracing Indian culture and traditions during Mehendi and other wedding rituals. In a video released by ANI News, both had applied henna to mark their marriage celebration. Penelope carried a Kumkum bindi and a sindoor on her forehead.
"Very beautiful", people wrote alongside congratulating the newly weds.
Siddharth told ANI that they felt great to get married to each other at Maha Kumbh. "We are very grateful, she is really special... When we decided on it, we wanted to do it in the most authentic manner which would be simple yet divine, and for that, we chose Prayagraj, Maha Kumbh". The couple tied the knot on January 26, Sunday.
