Amid the endless stream of wedding clips that routinely circulate online, one particular video has captivated millions — not for the choreography or elaborate décor but for the sheer scale of gifts reportedly given by the bride’s family to the groom’s side. The footage, now viral, captures the moment during a grand wedding ceremony where lavish offerings, said to be worth Rs 15.65 crore, are announced publicly.
As the ceremony unfolds with the bride, groom and their families gathered in celebration, a man on a microphone can be heard listing the extravagant gifts. These include three kilograms of silver, ownership of a petrol pump and an astounding 210 bighas of land. The video, posted on Instagram by user Sonu Ajmer, quickly caught fire on social media, drawing more than 1.9 million likes and sparking a flurry of reactions across platforms.
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While many viewers were simply stunned by the opulence, others responded with a mix of sarcasm and disbelief. One commenter mused that with such wealth, the bride might have opted to skip marriage altogether and instead built a flourishing life independently. The idea that marriage could come bundled with such a fortune struck many as both surreal and thought-provoking.
In response to the spectacle, some viewers sought cultural context. A few clarified that the gifts were part of the Bhaat tradition, a customary practice where a maternal uncle bestows valuable items upon his niece or nephew during their wedding. However, the jaw-dropping scale of these offerings still left many speechless.
The online conversation quickly became polarized. Some praised the generosity of the gesture, while others expressed discomfort at the implications of such lavishness in the name of tradition. There were reflections on societal expectations, gender roles and even speculative daydreams — like what else could be done with Rs 15.65 crore, from starting businesses to traveling the globe.
In the end, the video’s viral reach underscores how modern audiences remain both fascinated by, and critical of, age-old customs — especially when filtered through the lens of social media, where extravagance often becomes entertainment and tradition invites fresh scrutiny.
