- Out of the 51 entering the wedlock, 25 girls have lost their parents
- A grand celebration of culture, unity and collective goodwill will take place at Shri Visat Meldi Dham, Adisnanuparu, Kalol.
- The community has received over 100 applications
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KALOL, APR 11
Marriages are made in heaven will become true for 51 daughters of Rabari community in Gujarat on Sunday. In what has become an annual tradition, a royal mass wedding ceremony for 51 daughters of the Rabari community from 14 regions will be held at Shri Vistat Meldi Dham in Adisnanuparu, Kalol. Out of the over 100 applicants, a total of 51 have been handpicked from all 14 regions or districts in Gujarat. In the filtration process, the first priority was given to girls those who have lost both the parents. This has resulted in selection of 25 such girls who needed the community support the most, said the social workers here on Friday.
Under this community driven initiative, young men and women from across Gujarat will gather to get married and begin a new chapter in their lives.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel to bless the couples
The event, reflecting social unity, cultural heritage, and tradition, will be graced by several prominent dignitaries, including Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi, ICC Chairman Jay Shah, BJP State Organisation Secretary Ratnakarji, former General Secretary Pradeepsinh Vaghela, Rajya Sabha MPs Mayank Nayak and Babu Desai, Minister of Industries and Cooperation Jagdish Vishwakarma, and Sabarmati MLA Dr. Harshad Patel.
Rising above politics, Rabari community leaders from all parties will be taking part in this event as a mark of solidarity.
Social workers and community spokespersons Hari Desai and Dinesh Desai, along with the Rabari Nehada family, will host the ceremony. This mass wedding, showcasing the community’s deep-rooted values and rich traditions, is a matter of pride for the entire state.
This grand wedding, a true symbol of social service and cultural values, has sparked excitement across the state. As part of the event, a special Navchandi Yagna will be performed in honour of Shree Jodh Visat Meldi Mataji. Saints, spiritual leaders, and priests from all 14 regions of the Rabari community will be warmly welcomed and honoured.
Commenting on this, social worker Dinesh Desai, said, “Through such acts of service, not only within the Rabari community but across others too, I appeal to people to come forward and contribute to the society. We will also initiate measures to promote girls’ education among our community in which we are lacking.”
A grand Lok Dayro (folk music event) will also be held, featuring celebrated Gujarati artists including Kirtidan Gadhvi, Gaman Santhal, Geetaben Rabari, Pareshdan Gadhvi, Kinjal Rabari, Hitesh Antala, Vikram Maldhari, Vaghji Rabari, and other renowned performers. A cultural programme, featuring performances by Rajbha Gadhvi, Jignesh Kaviraj, and Nitin Barot, will accompany the festivities.
Traditional wedding songs will be presented by talented artists like Sangeetaben Labadiya, Brijraj Labadiya, Mahi Desai, Bhavika Rabari, and Tanvi Chauhan. A vibrant welcome procession with live DJ will also feature performances by well-known artists from the Rabari community of Gujarat.
The cultural programme will be coordinated by Sanjay from Adisnanuparu, Ravi Khoraj, Sunil Jaspura, Rajan Rayka, and Dhaval Motan.
On 12 April, a series of traditional rituals will take place, including Ganesh Sthapana, Mehndi and Haldi ceremonies, a grand Lok Dayro, and the Navchandi Yagna, culminating in a special Maha Aarti for the 51 brides.
Wedding gifts for daughters galore
Each daughter will be presented with gold and silver ornaments. They will also receive household items, including a variety of 140 essential items and utensils, appliances such as a gas stove, mixer and fan, refrigerator as well as a mattress and pillows.
