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The wedding season is in full swing, and people are going to great lengths to make their special day unforgettable. One such wedding in Gujarat has become the talk of the town. Videos and discussions about this extravagant wedding can be seen in every corner of the region.

 

Travellers on National Highway 8B, which runs from Ahmedabad to Rajkot, are usually in a rush to reach their destination. Many don't even have the time to stop at one of the many trendy cafés on the highway for a quick cup of tea.

 

However, on Sunday morning, the usual rush was interrupted by a completely unexpected and extraordinary sight.

 

People slowed down their sedans and SUVs just to catch a glimpse of one of the longest and most spectacular ‘baraats’ they had ever seen. Most travellers didn’t mind delaying their plans to witness this rare event.

 

Mahavir Khachar, a resident of Kherdi town in Surendranagar district, wanted to do something extraordinary and grand when he went to marry his fiancée in Chotila, a popular temple town in Gujarat, located along National Highway 8B.

 

A champion horse rider, Mahavir decided to make his ‘baraat’ truly special.

 

The groom selected a prize-winning mare (female horse) for himself to lead the procession. He was accompanied by 100 friends and family members, each riding their chosen horse or mare.

 

According to Merubhai Khachar of Chotila, “The ‘baraat’, consisting of 100 horses, covered several miles along the Ahmedabad-Rajkot highway, creating a grand procession led by a handsome groom dressed in royal attire, adorned with shining gold jewellery.

 

The ‘baraatis’ added to the splendour of the event by showering money on the groom, all while music played and the groom rode the beautiful mare like a seasoned rider and hero.”

 

Hundreds of people gathered to witness this rare celebration between 8 and 9 in the morning. Nearly all the townsfolk of Chotila were out to greet the groom and witness this sparkling wedding procession.

 

Many passing by in luxury cars parked on the side of the road and got out to take photos and videos with their phones. An open jeep filled with photographers and videographers followed the procession, capturing every moment of the spectacular event.