51 Weddings All At Once!

51 Muslim couples took their wedding vows at a mass marriage ceremony in Agripada, south central Mumbai, on Sunday. Thousands gathered to witness the event.

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com captures glimpses from the ceremony.

IMAGE: Mehendi design with the groom's name and wedding date on a bride's hand.All photographs: Hitesh Harsinghani/Rediff.com

IMAGE: A woman carrying a garland walks past the brides.

IMAGE: A bride sips on Frooti before the wedding ceremony. It was a warm evening in Mumbai.

IMAGE: The grooms await the wedding ceremony.

IMAGE: A doctor checks a bride's blood pressure after she complained of uneasiness.

IMAGE: The gifts that the newly weds will receive.

IMAGE: Brides interact at the wedding ceremony.

IMAGE: Thousands gathered to witness the event.

Feature Presentation: Mahipal Soni/Rediff.com

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