Dulha on bullock cart: Groom, baraatis ride on bullock carts to arrive at wedding venue

The groom and the 'Baraatis' rode on bullock carts to reach the wedding venue in Uttar Pradesh due to this reason. Speaking to reporters, the groom said that his intention was to keep the customs and tradition alive which people have forgotten.

Deoria: It was a 'Baraat' with a difference. The groom and the 'Baraatis' rode on bullock carts to reach the wedding venue in Pakri Bazar from his house in Kushari village a distance of 35-km. Chhote Lal Pal, the groom excitedly told reporters, "I always wanted that my marriage procession to go on bullock carts because vehicles cause pollution and this also has been the old tradition. Our new generation does not know about it and those who know, have forgotten it. "Our ancestors used to take out marriage processions on bullock carts. To keep these traditions alive, I thought my marriage procession would go on bullock carts. We are travelling to Pakri Bazar from my home in Kushari village."