Bengaluru, September 1, 2025: Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS), a charitable organization dedicated to the empowerment and rehabilitation of the differently-abled and underprivileged, successfully organized its 44th Mass Wedding Ceremony on August 30–31, 2025, in Udaipur. With the theme “Where Every Couple is Special,” this edition witnessed the union of 51 couples, each overcoming unique physical, financial, and social challenges. The event, rooted in compassion and inclusivity, reaffirmed the Sansthan’s mission to enable dignified lives for those often denied the sacred institution of marriage due to disability or poverty.
From visually impaired to those with physical challenges, every couple showcased incredible resilience and self-belief. Some shared similar disabilities and triumphed together, while others found perfect harmony through mutual support. Their partnerships truly embodied the Sansthan’s core philosophy: that real togetherness isn’t about words or looks, but about connecting hearts and drawing strength from souls.
Take, for instance, the union of Aarti Kamaliya, 24, from Neemuch, and Gajendra Singh Chauhan, 27, from Udaipur. Both were born with hearing and speech impairments. Aarti, who’s in Class 10, handles her home duties with real commitment, and Gajendra earns his keep at a local clothing store, steadily building his independence. Their bond shows that deep relationships thrive on trust and empathy, not spoken words. Now, they’re excited to step into a future brimming with hope and joy, surrounded by everyone’s good wishes.
In the same spirit, during the 44th Mass Wedding Ceremony, Nikita Sahdev, 25, from Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh, tied the knot with Devendra Kumar from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. Nikita contracted polio in both legs as a child and came to the Sansthan in 2017 for free care. After surgeries and getting calipers, she could walk again. She picked up tailoring skills and has been earning her own way at the Sansthan’s Sewing Center for four years now. Devendra, who has polio in one leg, also got treatment and training there, and he’s been working at the center for seven years. Their marriage is a powerful testament to bravery, perseverance, and standing on your own two feet.
Stories like those of Neela and Narendra, Bakhtaram and Savita, or Shakuntala and Ganesh further highlight how genuine love isn’t rooted in flawlessness—it’s all about courage, trust, and embracing each other as is.
The celebrations kicked off with the Ganpati Sthapna led by Padma Shri Kailash ‘Manav’ (the Founder), Kamla Devi (Co-founder), and Prashant Agrawal (President of NSS). Day one buzzed with mehendi, lively music, and the bindoli procession, leading into day two’s rituals: toran, varmala, panigrahan, and the mangalsutra exchange.
Following custom, each bride left in a traditional doli, reinforcing the idea that every daughter—no matter her background, deserves honor, respect, and a proper welcome in her new home.
The couples received practical gifts to kickstart their lives: kitchen utensils, furniture, sewing machines, stoves, fans, and bedding sets. Many had previously benefited from NSS programs, like corrective surgeries, artificial limbs, or job training.
At the event, Prashant Agarwal, NSS President, shared his thoughts: “This mass wedding goes beyond a simple social effort—it’s a real push for dignity and fairness. Every pair here reminds us that love, trust, and partnership can overcome any obstacle. Narayan Seva Sansthan is dedicated to building a world where no one gets sidelined because of money troubles or physical limitations.”
This national-level event witnessed participation from different states including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, making it a unifying celebration of love and togetherness.
So far, NSS has hosted 44 such mass weddings, bringing together 2,510 differently-abled and underprivileged couples. Each one has helped shift societal views, challenge old prejudices, and promote true inclusion.
This year’s event was streamed live, letting folks all over India tune in and experience this heartfelt display of humanity, kindness, and community spirit.
