Modern couple, ancient tradition: Why a woman chose to marry two brothers

Jul 21, 2025 | 16:17 IST

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In mid-July, the remote Shillai village of Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district became the stage for a rare marriage that drew both local pride and national attention.

The unusual event, which saw a woman marry two brothers in the remote trans-Giri region, drew loud cheers from the local Hatti tribe for upholding their traditional ways.

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