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Curfew fails to deter marriages on auspicious day in Mangaluru, Udupi

  •   Mon, Apr 26 2021 09:18:49 AM

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru/Udupi (SP)

Mangaluru/Udupi, Apr 26: A number of marriages were performed on Sunday April 25 after obtaining permission from the respective tahsildars, in spite of the weekend curfew in force. Dakshina Kannada district witnessed 372 marriages being performed on a single day while 354 couples entered wedded life in Udupi district. Sunday was an auspicious day as per Hindu calendar for various ceremonies, which became available after a gap of about two months, a period during which auspicious occasions were not held.

As many as 82 marriages were solemnized in the city. Dakshina Kannada zilla panchayat chief executive officer Dr Kumar, said that 372 marriages were permitted to be held in the district on Sunday. A total of 644 marriages were performed in Udupi district on April 24 and 25.

Likewise, with advance permission from the district administration, 354 marriages were conducted in Udupi district on Sunday. The organizers of these marriages followed COVID 19 guidelines and limited the total number of guests to 50. Several of these marriages were beamed online to facilitate guests and relatives who could not attend them on account of restrictions on the attendance.

The police could see that the vehicles were related to marriages by their flower decorations. At a few places, the police also checked passes and other documents before allowing the vehicles to move ahead. Officials visited the marriage venues, which in some cases happened to the courtyards of the residences of the families of brides.

 

 

 

 
  

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    As per news reports, somewhere in Chitradurga when police went to check on a large wedding crowd, they were assaulted & their vehicle stoned by angry villagers, this is how our ignorant and arrogant people behave despite strict instructions given for their own welfare!

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  • Peter, Belman

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    Corona is going to stay until 2025. Life need to go on, ofcourse respecting social distance. Marriage, wedding need to take place. One need to remember Darwin's theory:Survival of the fittest!

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    These people do not know the gravity of the situation as newer and newer strains, extra virulent, of the virus are emanating which conventional methods of protection may not be sufficient: PTI COLOMBO: 24 APRIL 2021 15:53 IST UPDATED: 24 APRIL 2021 15:55 IST The variant can remain airborne for nearly an hour and is spreading fast, Prof. Neelika Malavige of Sri Jayawardenapura University said. A new coronavirus strain that is airborne and more potent than all those found previously in Sri Lanka has been discovered in the island nation, according to a top immunologist in Colombo. The variant, which is highly transmissible, can remain airborne for nearly an hour and is spreading fast, Neelika Malavige, the head of the Department of Immunology and Molecular Sciences of the Sri Jayawardenapura University said.

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  • Joel, Mangalore

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    Funny thing is both marriage and covid will get you laid. lol

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  • Angela, Mangalore

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    We shouldn't be surprised then if Covid cases keep going up. Yes, Government should put a stop to ALL events, but what about the moral responsibility of the general public. It is hard to believe that at this time of crisis, people still think weddings are more important. Let us Hope & Pray that someone's Auspicious day doesn't become another's death sentence.

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  • satish, Shirva

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    Cricket, Marriages and Festivals............... They never stops.... Evergreen sectors of India.

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  • Amaze, karkala

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    And death also

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    Lockdown means there should be absolutely no exceptions except emergencies and medical; otherwise, it makes no sense! This is just a people pleasing exercise and those at so much haste to get married are putting somebody's life at risk unknowingly, this is tragic! Those who have lost a loved one suffer and die of this only will know the pain! Ground level situation is really scary! Germany, the third wave is creating havoc and everything has been locked down till May end!

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    When so many marriages held in DK and Udipi only one mass marriage held at Punjalkatte is highlighted only because of political blame. Keep aside your political affiliation when some one is doing a good job please.

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  • GURKA, Mangaluru

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    The GOVT decision is not valid on public gatherings specifically when it comes to marriages !! curfew means curfew no exceptions ! people knew that the CORONA virus and its not new for anybody but still they wants to marry with any cost ????????????????? Is that we are that dump and duffer ! SEX cant wait another sometimes!!

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  • SAN, Mangaluru

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    Marriage is only for Sex? u must be a real dumb gurka.. If your children were getting married and u had all preparations done from months, u would not comment this way. i cancelled last year and not in a position to cancel it this year. 50 invitees is still fine, will go ahead.Yes, precautions should be taken and those who scheduled the functions and have got permission must have done it.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    SAN, first understand what a complete lockdown means (only exception here is emergency services), and then put forward your personal woes, which are not at all an exception to a "complete lockdown"! The marriage can very well be registered & all rituals postponed for a later date! In a country where religious dogmas override common sense and science the situation will never improve!

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  • Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Bangalore

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    I have no comment on auspicious day. But, I am just writing here what our ex president Abdul Kalam replied to Pramod Mahajan, who asked the former to select an auspicious day for his oath taking. Abdul Kalam replied "the day the sun does not rise or the day sun does not set, is only the inauspicious day for me. All other days are auspicious to me".

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  • Albert, Mangalore

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    vanished with presidential things!

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  • Rajesh, Udupi

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    Wise men, wise talk. Really no days r inauspicious. When so many people r dying & suffering from this dreadful virus, how can u think of getting married & assume it is an auspicious day. Selfish people.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    Covid fear will not deter couples determination. But what about social distancing after marriage ? May God bless them.

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  • Brian, Mlore

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    What use of curfew? Even the number of permissions for functions too should be limited.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    All Receptions can Wait ...

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  • Paul, Mangalore

    Mon, Apr 26 2021

    Ine minister sitting in blore & barking to maintain social distance , task force will be called. N ok ther Lady is saying declare Emergency . Nother union minister is saying curfew will.extended & nother is doing mass weddings . For whom.are these rules ,& curfew . Can the SP, DC , explain. BJP ministers are shameless.... They say evry dog has a day

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