A wedding was held in Dumorkola village under Khaira police station in Jamui district of Bihar. Here, Chapat Manji (65) and his neighbor Asha Devi (62) got married in traditional ceremonies at the Mahadev Chimaria temple, ignoring the norms of society. The most special thing about the wedding was that the couple had been living together for the past one year without any relationship. They also had to listen to people’s criticism.
In the village, the houses of Chapat Majhi and Asha Devi are located just opposite each other. Therefore, they have known each other for many years. They both felt very lonely and insecure in their lives. About a year ago, they decided to live under the same roof so that they could accompany each other in their ups and downs and help each other in their daily tasks. However, villagers find it easier for an older man and woman to live together without any relationship‘could not b. Villagers start questioning their coexistence.
This elderly couple faces people’s comments and ridicule every day‘It was needed. Finally they decided to get married in the temple. They decide to give a name to their relationship in front of society and shut people out forever.
This is Chapta Manji’s fourth marriage. His first wife died about fifteen years ago. After that he married three more one by one, But luck was not on his side and his three previous wives died at different times. Chapt Majhi also has a son and daughter-in-law, Those who live outside the village in search of work. Chapat Manji says, as one gets lonely with age, take care of his basic needs‘There was no one to tell, Be it food supply or illness‘Let’s take care of it. He was completely helpless. Asha Devi took care of him as a neighbor during such difficult times‘They b, So it is important to understand the importance of these issues. So it is important to understand the importance of these issues.
62-year-old bride Asha Devi’s life is also filled with sorrow. Her husband died about two years ago. He has a daughter, Who after marriage completely stops taking care of his old mother. It was difficult for Asha Devi to be alone. When he saw Chapta Manji’s illness and loneliness, Then started helping her with her housework. According to Asha Devi, they become supportive of each other. Yet, instead of understanding their plight, society starts pointing fingers at them. So they took shelter of Mahadev and got married.
A new controversy has arisen in the family about marriage. Chapat Majhi’s son Ajay Majhi has expressed anger over his father’s decision. Ajay believes that his father’s decision to remarry at the end of his life is not good for the family’s dignity. Ajay adds that he does not give any place to his father or new aunt in his house now.
