Two brothers marry same woman in India’s Himachal

(Web Desk): In the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, two brothers from the Hatti tribe married the same woman and proudly expressed that their union would bring happiness to their lives.

According to Indian media, the Hatti tribe in Himachal Pradesh follows an ancient tradition known as Jodi Dara or Jaijda, under which multiple male members of a family may marry the same woman. This practice is thousands of years old.

The tradition is recognized under state revenue laws and by the High Court, which means such marriages are not considered illegal and are formally accepted within the community.

Although this form of marriage has seen a significant decline in recent decades, it still occurs on occasion. To preserve their customs, young members of the Hatti tribe continue to practice this tradition. A similar case occurred last week when a woman married two brothers in Himachal Pradesh.

The bride, Sunita Chauhan, told the media that she was not pressured into the marriage but chose to marry both brothers to keep her tribe’s tradition alive.

Of the two grooms, one works abroad, while the other is a government employee in Himachal Pradesh. Kapil, one of the grooms who works overseas, said he believes the marriage will bring joy to the family and help preserve their heritage. His brother Pradeep, the second groom, also expressed happiness over the joint marriage.

According to Indian media reports, this is the first time in many years that such a marriage, often considered outdated, was held publicly. These weddings are usually conducted in private. However, this time the ceremony was held openly, attended by thousands of people and lasting two days.