Gujarat Man's grand wedding without a bride

Ajay Barot from Gujarat got married with the right degree of pomp and pride in a traditional Gujarati wedding style but without a bride. His family could not find a match for Ajay, who was diagnosed with a learning disability and hence decided to have the wedding without a bride.

Himmatnagar: Indian weddings are a grand affair and Ajay Barot from Gujarat got married in similar fashion, but with a missing element in the wedding- The bride for the groom.

Ajay was diagnosed with learning disability and lost his mother at an early age.

Barot's family had decided to give him a lavish wedding, but unfortunately, it was not possible for them to find a match for Ajay.

Therefore, they decided to have the wedding without a bride but ensured that all Gujarati rituals and traditions were followed.

A day before the wedding, mehendi and sangeet ceremonies were held, which was attended by close friends and relatives.

Next day, Ajay was decked up in ethnic wear-- a golden sherwani, beautiful pink headgear and red and white rose garland.

A grand wedding procession was held after the groom sat on a horse. Around 200 people, who were part of the procession, danced to the tune of Gujarati music and drum beats.

"My brother was lucky that his family supported his wish. We all are happy for him. We did not want to hurt anyone's emotion, it was just to see him thrilled with joy as he is very dear to us," Ajay's younger sister said.

The family arranged a feast for nearly 800 people in a community hall situated close to their residence.

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