Grooms' sisters marry brides in Indian village

In such ceremonies, the grooms are not allowed to participate.

GUJARAT (Web Desk) – People in villages of Surkheda, Sanada and Ambal perform a bizarre ritual where groom’s unmarried sisters marry their brothers’ brides. In such ceremonies, the grooms are not allowed to participate. According to the folklore, it is believed this tradition protects the grooms from any harm. He dresses up in "sherwani", wears a "safa" on his head and hold special sword but he cannot attend his own marriage function. "All the rituals that a groom traditionally does is conducted by his sister. She takes the "mangal phere" with the bride instead of her brother," said Kanjibhai Rathwa, a local resident Surkheda village.