About This Trend
A dahej mukt (dowry-free) vivah (wedding) ceremony is a cultural phenomenon.
According to available online reports, several couples, including 51, reportedly tied the knot in a dahej mukt vivah ceremony within 17 minutes on July 20, 2025, facilitated by Sant Ram Pal Ji Maharaj, a spiritual leader based in Punjab. The events have garnered attention and have been widely shared on social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram, under various hashtags, including #satlokpatrika and #dhananadham. The phenomenon has also been documented and shared on YouTube. According to NBC News, similar mass weddings were conducted in the past