The mass marriages in Srinagar were organised by the We The Helping Hands Foundation to curb dowry in society.
IMAGE: Kashmiri brides head to the venue. All photographs: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com
IMAGE: Witnesses sign the register during the marriage ceremony.
IMAGE: 61 Kashmiri couples tied the knot on Thursday, here and below.
IMAGE: Dates and sweets are distributed among guests.
IMAGE: Kashmiri chefs or Wazas prepare the traditional Kashmiri Wazwan for the post-marriage feast.
Photographs curated by Manisha Kotian/Rediff.com
Feature Presentation: Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com