The 45th community ceremony brought together differently-abled and economically weaker couples from across India, Prashant Agarwal, President of Narayan Seva Sansthan, said while highlighting the organisation’s focus on dignity and social inclusion.
Community driven initiatives aimed at promoting dignity and inclusion continue to play an important role in supporting individuals from vulnerable backgrounds across India.
Narayan Seva Sansthan concluded its 45th free community wedding ceremony at the Seva Mahatirth campus in Liyon Ka Guda, Udaipur, where 51 couples from different parts of the country solemnised their marriages through traditional Vedic rituals.
The two day ceremony brought together couples who have faced physical and economic challenges but chose to begin a new chapter of life with shared commitment and companionship.
The event was attended by chief guests Darshana Mehta, Yash Mehta, and Om Prakash Soni, along with the institution’s founder Kailash Manav Agarwal, Kamla Devi, Vandana Agarwal, Palak Agarwal, donors, social workers, and invited guests.
Among the 51 couples, 25 include persons with disabilities while 26 belong to economically weaker sections of society. Many of the beneficiaries had previously received medical assistance, rehabilitation support, artificial limbs, calipers, and corrective surgeries through the organisation’s programmes.
Through skill development initiatives conducted by the institution, several beneficiaries have also gained employment opportunities and improved their ability to lead independent lives.
One of the couples, Vijay Gamar from Banaskantha district in Gujarat, married Manju from Chikhla Guda in Udaipur, who lives with a disability affecting her legs. Vijay shared that despite the challenges, he believes Manju will bring happiness and strength into their shared future.
Prashant Agarwal, President of Narayan Seva Sansthan, said, “Our goal is to ensure dignity, confidence, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. When society comes together with empathy and a spirit of service, it becomes possible to build a more inclusive and compassionate nation.”
The ceremony began with the ceremonial welcome of the couples accompanied by traditional music and rituals. Wedding proceedings commenced with the Toran ritual followed by the exchange of garlands, after which priests conducted the sacred rituals at 51 wedding altars where the couples took the seven vows.
To support the newlyweds as they begin their married life, Narayan Seva Sansthan provided essential household items including beds, bedding, wardrobes, utensils, gas stoves, dinner sets, fans, and other daily necessities.
Guests and well wishers also offered traditional gifts including mangalsutras, bangles, anklets, and ornaments as blessings for the couples.
The celebration included cultural performances depicting the divine weddings of Shiva and Parvati as well as Krishna and Rukmini. The ceremony concluded with the symbolic farewell of the brides, an emotional moment as families and guests bid them farewell with blessings.
With this ceremony, Narayan Seva Sansthan has now facilitated 2,510 marriages of differently-abled and underprivileged individuals across India.
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