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What is ghost marriage, a tradition followed in Dakshina Kannada?
short by Shalini ojha / on Friday, 17 May, 2024
A family in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada recently sought a dead groom for their deceased daughter. The ghost marriage tradition, Pretha Maduve, is prevalent in the Tulunad region, including Dakshina Kannada and Kasargod. This involves performing a ceremony for those who died unmarried. According to folklore, the deceased remain connected to their families and such marriages bring prosperity.
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