Karnataka twin villages ban Beegara Oota to curb wedding costs

Residents of Chikkashakuna and Sheegehalli, two villages in Karnataka, have decided to ban grand post-wedding non-vegetarian feasts, known as Beegara Oota, to curb unnecessary spending. The practice can cost families ₹4 lakh to ₹5 lakh for a single meal. The villagers hope the move will ease financial pressure, discourage debt and encourage simpler wedding celebrations across the taluk.