Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran Wedding
Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran‘s wedding has caught attention for a reason beyond the celebrity presence. The couple opted for a self-respect marriage in Greece, a form of marriage that has its roots in Tamil Nadu’s social reform movement.
The couple got married on November 11 in the presence of close family members and several prominent personalities, including Rajinikanth and MK Stalin. Pictures from the ceremony showed Anirudh and Kavya exchanging garlands and chains. The ceremony looked different from the usual celebrity weddings, which often involve elaborate religious rituals.
DMK leader T R B Rajaa later explained that the couple had chosen a self-respect marriage. He also shared details of the ceremony, saying Rajinikanth handed a chain to Kavya, while MK Stalin handed one to Anirudh. The couple exchanged the chains in the presence of their family and friends.
Self-respect marriages do not require a priest or traditional religious rituals. The practice came from Periyar E V Ramasamy’s Self-Respect Movement, which fought against caste discrimination and social inequalities. The idea was to give importance to the couple’s consent and equality. Tamil Nadu gave legal recognition to these marriages in 1967.
Anirudh and Kavya’s decision has now brought this tradition into the spotlight. Celebrity weddings are usually discussed for their grandeur, guest lists and celebrations. This time, the couple’s choice of ceremony has become a talking point of its own.
The families are also expected to host a grand reception in Chennai on November 21.
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