Mangalore, April 27: As many as 157 couple entered into wedlock at the 41st free mass marriage ceremony organized by Dharmadhikari Dr D Veerendra Heggade at Amruthavarshini Hall in Dharmasthala on Thursday.
The marriage ceremony commenced with Dr Heggade handing over saris, blouse pieces to brides and dhoti shawl to the grooms on Thursday morning.
The couples sought the blessing of Lord Manjunatha at 6pm and entered the wedding hall along with the guest.
Tripura Governor Dr D Y Patil, Minister for Power Shobha Karandlaje, Birla Cements President Vinod Hamirwasia, Scholor from Satnan Neeraj Jain and Dharmadhikari Dr Veerendra Heggade blessed the couples as they tied Knots at 6.40 pm muhurtam.
The 157 couple who entered the wedlock included people from different professionals like six journalists, 63 daily wage labourers, 16 agriculturists, seven businessmen and 21 drivers.
Expenditure
The cost of mangalasutra Rs 5,965, Sari and blouse Rs 450, Dhoti and Shawl Rs 450, Rs 300 for religious rituals, food for 20 members (from the family of each couple) Rs 1,050, decoration and music Rs 300 and un total Rs 8,515.
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