Seven underprivileged girls were tied in the knot of marriage with the support of Seva Bharti in a mass marriage on 1st February,2017 on the holy day of Basant Panchami.
Some members of YSS participated in it and contributed Rs. 15100 cash & 7 suits, 7 sarees, blankets, utensils etc.
Ceremonies were performed in Gauri Shankar Temple of Paschim Vihar . Seven wedding processions were welcome done by one and then weddings were held all together with 7 pandits. Seven kind donors became host for performing all the marriage ceremonies.
Impact ; The event reduced the financial burden on families who may struggle to afford the costs of a wedding can help in breaking the social stigma & foster a sense of community and collective responsibilities, promotes gender equality.
1 February, 2017
