Kolhapur (Maharashtra): Inter-faith marriages have always been a subject of controversy with either the families or society opposing the union.
But the Mujawar and Yadav families in Kolhapur transcended the communal barriers to celebrate religious diversity.
Both these families broke the walls of caste and religion and celebrated the marriage of their children.
The groom is a Hindu and the bride is a Muslim. Following the ideas of Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj, these families celebrated the marriage ceremony of their children in the same mandap with both Hindu and Muslim rituals.
The two were dating for many years and felt the religious difference would come in the way of their union, but were elated when their parents agreed.
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The Mujawar and Yadav families have been friends for many years. Through this family friendship bond, bride Marsha Nadeem Mujawar and groom Satyajit Sanjay Yadav were introduced. The two have been good friends for the past 10 years. Their friendship turned into love. Since the boy is a Hindu and the girl is a Muslim, their chances of getting married were few.
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Breaking the barriers of religion, Marsha Mujawar and Satyajit Yadav got engaged during the lockdown.
Two days ago, their grand wedding ceremony was celebrated in Kolhapur which was solemnised through both Muslim and Hindu rituals.
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First, the marriage was celebrated in the presence of the Maulana. After that, rituals were performed in Hindu style including Akshata and Saptapadi. The guests present at the wedding ceremony were able to witness both types of weddings at the same time.
