Dowry, an age-old tradition in many Indian households, has become a topic of scrutiny and discussion in recent times.
While some families choose not to participate in this custom, others prefer to keep such exchanges a secret.
However, a recent video circulating online has sparked controversy as it shows a family publicly announcing the dowry given to the groom’s family during a wedding ceremony in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
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What happened at a wedding in UP?
The video of the exchange of gold and silver at this UP wedding will leave you speechless | Image: Instagram
The video has shocked social media users, showing luxurious gifts such as high-end cars, substantial sums of money and elaborate jewelry sets.
The person who shared the images and their family faced significant backlash, leading them to deactivate the comments section when viewers criticized them for demanding extravagant dowries under the guise of gifts.
The video captured a family representative announcing a detailed list of dowry exchanged at a wedding in Uttar Pradesh.
The gifts included various items such as furniture, including a dining table, as well as high-value goods such as a Mercedes Benz E Class 200 and a Toyota Fortuner.
The video of the exchange of gold and silver at this UP wedding will leave you speechless | Image: Instagram
Additionally, significant amounts of gold and silver, totaling 1.25 kilograms and 7 kilograms respectively, along with significant cash amounts of Rs 72 lakh, Rs 51 lakh and Rs 21 lakh, were part of the exchange. Applause from the guests followed the announcement of these lavish gifts.
In response, the groom’s family offered an amount of over Rs 1 million as kanyadaan, a traditional gift for the bride.
The video of the exchange of gold and silver at this UP wedding will leave you speechless | Image: Instagram
The video has sparked outrage among social media users, with many condemning the families involved and urging others to take legal action.
While some view the exchange as unpleasant and compare it to begging, others perceive it as a commercial transaction rather than a regular ceremony.
Where can you see the viral video?
You can watch the viral video on Instagram posted by Gujjar Samaj.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn