Groom Sandwiched Between Two Brides!
I feel blissful, when I find ‘buy one get one’ offer on my outfits or accessories. Not Only I, everyone may relish such offers. But can one dream of marrying two women in one Mandap (platform) on one Muhurat (auspicious occasion)? Yes.
Sandeep, from a tribal hamlet of Madhya Pradesh, married both his girlfriend and the girl choosen by his parents on the same day following all the rituals required. when I narrated the story to my mumma ,it was a jaw down moment for her. we both giggled ,looking at each other and suddenly I asked mumma what if I do the same and have grooms beside me? Without wasting a second she started chiding and snapping at me. After my soul was satisfied when she underwent anxious moments, I slowly with innocent face replied that I was just kidding. She heaved a sigh of relief . My inner feeling was different: It may take many more generations for a girl to marry two men on the same mandap, thanks to the deep rooted patriarchal thinking in the society.
Then, I was thinking about the above girls that how did they agree to marry the same man. Beecause a girl can’t even lend a saree (Indian clothing for women) to other woman. How the co-wives share a husband? May the almighty help the man! Singles may consider it as as boon whereas married as bane.
Jyothy Sharma, Student
