SaralnamaKandad village in Uttarakhand's Jaunsar-Bawar region has taken a bold step to curb wedding extravagance. Married women will now wear only three gold ornaments during weddings and social events: a nose ring, earrings, and mangalsutra. The decision aims to promote equality and simplicity, reducing financial burden on poor families. Villagers unanimously agreed to this rule in a community meeting. Anyone violating the norm will face a ₹50,000 fine. This move allows less affluent families to conduct weddings within their means without social pressure. To follow this rule, women should choose their three most important traditional jewelry pieces for special occasions. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 13:08 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Kandad village in Uttarakhand's Jaunsar-Bawar region has taken a bold step to curb wedding extravagance
- Married women will now wear only three gold ornaments during weddings and social events: a nose ring, earrings, and mangalsutra
- The decision aims to promote equality and simplicity, reducing financial burden on poor families