Article: Mass marriage helps fifteen tribal couples tie nuptial knot in Orrisa

Dampada village (Orissa), March 10 -- It was special moment for the fifteen tribal couples of Orissa when they became husband and wife by tying the nuptial knot during a mass marriage ceremony held in a remote village here on Thursday.

The marriage ceremony was organised in Dampada village of Malkangiri district, infamous for being the worst-hit as rebels on a number of occasions vandalise homes, blow up railway tracks, kidnap and kill villagers, and even attack police stations. Thus, the ceremony was organised under the supervision of many security personnel.

Dressed in colourful traditional attires, the brides and grooms solemnized their wedding according to Hindu rituals. The tribals, ...

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