Scottish lovebirds get married Rajasthani style at Bikaner Camel festival. Check viral video
Bikaner Camel Festival in Rajasthan, India. While it might seem unusual for individuals from Scotland to wed following traditional Indian customs, the Bikaner Camel Festival has become a favored matrimonial spot for many international couples eager to immerse themselves in Rajasthan's regal legacy and lively indigenous traditions.
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A video capturing their ceremony has garnered significant attention on social media, rapidly gaining widespread popularity.
As per regional news outlets, Jackson Hingis and Roisin, hailing from Scotland, opted to honor their union in Rajasthan, embracing local traditions during the Bikaner Camel Festival. The widely shared footage depicts the groom adorned in a delicate pink sherwani paired with a saafa (turban), wielding a sword, and arriving at the festival's wedding venue atop a festively embellished camel. Conversely, Roisin selected a customary blue ghaghra choli complemented by golden ornaments.
Moreover, a cleric officiated the couple's vows as they formalized their marriage. To enhance the festivity, local residents participated in the celebration as baraatis, dancing in traditional Rajasthani garments. The newlyweds exchanged floral garlands and took part in the joota-churai ceremony, an age-old Indian custom where the bride's sisters seize the groom's footwear, returning them upon receiving a monetary token.
The video has amassed numerous likes and a multitude of comments across social media platforms. Many online users have extended their
