Addressing the huge crowd, Pandit Dhirendra Shastri said, "I had to borrow money to perform my sister's wedding rituals. It's that day when I decided if God showers blessings on us and makes us capable enough, we will ensure no girl's family should undergo such a struggle."
He said, the coffers of temples in India should be opened for our daughters, their welfare, their wedding.
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh: Bageshwar Dham is hosting a grand Kanya Vivah Mahotsav, where 251 underprivileged girls are being married. NRIs from various countries are also participating in this event
— IANS (@ians_india) February 26, 2025
An NRI says, "We are feeling very happy and fortunate to be here today. My… pic.twitter.com/WNMT1lRNKn
राष्ट्रपति श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मु के मुख्य आतिथ्य में श्री बागेश्वर धाम, गढ़ा, जिला छतरपुर में आयोजित 251 सामूहिक कन्या विवाह महोत्सव@rashtrapatibhvn https://t.co/uyaVNMDSAi
— Chief Minister, MP (@CMMadhyaPradesh) February 26, 2025
Girls from nine states including-- UP, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Rajasthan, will tie knot here at the Bageshwar Dham. The young couples belonging to Dalit, OBC and tribal communities will tie the knot here.
Governor of Madhya Pradesh Shri Mangubhai Patel and Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav received President Droupadi Murmu on her arrival at Khajuraho Airport. pic.twitter.com/M5y9yXhOkP
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 26, 2025
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): President Droupadi Murmu reached the famous Bageshwar Dham in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday. CM Mohan Yadav and Governor Mangubhai Patel received her at the Khajuraho Airport.
They all boarded a helicopter to reach Bageshwar Dham.
President Murmu arrived at Pandit Dhirendra Shastri's dham to attend a mass marriage festival of 251 couples. She will stay at the Dham for about three hours and will leave for Vadodara at 3:10 pm.
Singer Sonu Nigam, cricketers Virender Sehwag, Robin Uthappa, RP Singh, and actor Puneet Vashisht will also be present at the ceremony. WWE wrestler The Great Khali has already reached Bageshwar Dham.