People of both communities gave blessings to the Newlyweds

SHIMLA: Setting a great example, a Muslim couple got hitched at a Hindu temple in Rampur, Shimla on Monday (March 6). The wedding took place in Thakur Satyanarayan temple complex premises which is managed by Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The district office of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is also located in this temple complex. A Maulvi performed the Nikah of the couple in the presence of two advocates and two witnesses. The special thing about this marriage is that the entire ceremony was completed by the Maulvi in the premises of the official temple of Vishwa Hindu Parishad. A vegetarian feast was organized in the temple. The 'baraat' was received at the temple in the traditional Hindu manner. 

Muslim Couple

The VHP officials had allowed the marriage in the temple hall on the demand of the bride's parents. The Nikah of the Muslim couple was read on March 3. The Muslim relatives of the bride and groom attended the wedding, while the Hindu people of the area also blessed the newly-wed couple. People are really appreciating this initiative as it gives a message of religious harmony and brotherhood in the society. 

Muslim couple wedding in hindu temple

According to the information, the bride and groom, both are civil engineers. With the consent of both the families, the marriage was conducted in the temple hall. Vinay Sharma, general secretary of the temple trust, said, "Marriages are often conducted in the Satyanarayan temple. Marriage officiants are allowed as per the rules so that temple decorum is maintained. This Nikah is a great example to strengthen the Hindu-Muslim relationship. This is the first time that someone belonging to the Muslim community got married in the temple."