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Man Marries Wooden Effigy in UP

In a bizzare incident, A man was married to a wooden effigy amid rituals in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, reports said, his father was the reason that he had to perform this wedding.

The media reports quoted the 90-year old father quoting, “I have nine sons, eight of whom are married, the youngest one has no property and is not intelligent enough, so I got him married to an effigy, this was my last wish,” Shiv Mohan told.
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The incident happened in Prayagraj district of North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, The wooden “bride” reportedly was decked in red silk, flowers and every Hindu wedding ritual was performed, including the ‘jai mala’, exchange of garlands and ‘pheras’ or seven rounds of the fire, ironically, A priest was also present to solemnize the marriage.

Shiv Mohan reportedly wanted his sons to be married before he dies, relatives and local priests apparently convinced him that in the absence of a bride, an effigy will do, and it not uncommon thing.

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