Mass marriages for Sikhs tomorrow

Ameerpet: The Prabhandak Committee of Gurudwara Saheb Ameerpet, in association with all Gurudwaras in Telangana State, is organizing mass marriages "Samuhik Vivaha Samagam" on May 12. This is the 13th year in a row that mass marriages for the economically backward among Sikh community are being organised.

According to a press release, the venue for the mass marriages is Sri Guru Gobind Singhji Sports Ground, Ameerpet. Prospective brides and bridegrooms hailing from all parts of Telangana State and also from the neighboring States, including Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra could participate in mass weddings. Prior to the marriage ritual, a colourful Barat of 21 bridegrooms will be taken out on horses along with a music band party from Ameerpet Gurudwara and culminate at the venue.

Prabhandak Committee president S Bhagender Singh and general secretary S Surender Singh said the service was being provided to Sikh families who cannot afford to perform lavish marriages that require heavy expenditure running into lakhs.

For more details, interested persons can contact S Bhagender Singh on his mobile no 9618688796 or S Surender Singh 9885444393. (NSS)