Hindu marriages involve several rituals. Every ritual of wedding have varying symbolic significance. As per Hindu rituals, a groom puts sindoor (vermilion) on bride's forehead. Applying sindoor on bride's forehead is a symbol of marital status. Such a gesture is considered a sign of honour, affection, and devotion that the groom manifests toward his bride.
However, have you ever heard of a bride putting sindoor on her groom's forehead?
In this social media age, several wedding videos surface online showing bride and groom breaking stereotypes while challenging the deep-rooted patriarchal norms. One such video emerged recently leaving many surprised. However, the story behind it will certainly leave you in awe.
Recently, the video surfaced on Instagram shows the bride putting sindoor on the groom's forehead. Indeed, this would have raised many questions in mind. Well the video is accompanied by a heartwarming love story that would fill your hearts with love and respect for the duo.
Kush Rathor, the groom himself, shared the video that went viral. Later, he gives insights into his heartwarming love story.
Kush recounts his first meeting with the bride (Kasak Gupta) in Bengaluru in 2013. As he narrates, "I was in the gym when I 1st saw her through the window- she was getting a drink from the juice shop. My 1st thought was, 'Wow!' She was gorgeous & the moment she tugged her hair behind her ears, my heart just did a little somersault! But, I didn't have the guts to to talk to her- I knew she was out of my league!"
Further, he wrote, "I had just shifted to Bangalore for college in 2013. And then I found out that she actually was my senior. I thought, 'Wow...is this meant to be?' So, a week later, I stood at the juice shop & thought, 'Kuch bol, kuch toh bol,' and that moment my brilliant brain decided to ask her, 'peeliya juice?' Obviously, she had finished drinking it- she was throwing the empty glass! But, she replied, 'Haan, tumne?' And from then on, I looked for every chance to talk to her & slowly we became good friends."
As he narrates, he confessed his feelings 3 months later. However, she declined proposal. But, their bond grew stronger and they began dating.
Later, after 3 years, Kush informed his family about them. But, initially, his mother didn't support their relationship. In 2017, his mother underwent an operation and Kasak took good care of her for six months. Finally, his mother acknowledged their relationship and said, "You can't get anyone better than her."
After getting mother's acknowledgement, the duo was on cloud nine. For the next five years, they focused on their careers and finally tied the knot in 2022.
Further, the man wrote, "When I saw her walking down the aisle, I thought, 'I can't believe, I am getting married to HER!' And so during the wedding, when I applied the sindoor on her forehead, I thought, 'Even she should do the same.' She thought, I was mad, but she gave in & put sindoor on my forehead as well. Everyone just went, Awww!"
Certainly, such a heart-winning love story will leave anyone in awe. The video has garnered massive views and loved by many. The comments section is also flooded with notes praising the couple and their love story.