A wedding video showcasing a jaw-dropping display of dowry gifts has gone viral on social media, leaving viewers stunned and reigniting debates around the centuries-old practice. The two-and-a-half-minute clip has shocked netizens with the sheer volume and extravagance of the items gifted in the name of marriage.
From luxury cars and bikes to jewelry worth lakhs, the video presents a near-inventory of high-end goods. Dozens of refrigerators, TVs, air conditioners, hundreds of saris, thousands of utensils, and costly furniture sets are seen lined up in a grand display. According to the video, bikes weren’t just gifted to the groom, but also to his father-in-law, brother-in-law, and two sisters-in-law.
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Designer outfits, heavy gold sets, and branded appliances also made the list. All of this flashed by in under three minutes — but the scale of the preparation and financial outlay left viewers guessing.
Reactions on social media are varied. While some praised the family’s generosity, many others criticized the reinforcement of dowry culture in such a flamboyant manner. “This isn’t a celebration of love, it’s a showcase of materialism,” one user commented.
The video has once again sparked questions over the legality and morality of dowry practices, especially in a country where the Dowry Prohibition Act clearly bans the giving or taking of dowry. Whether the viral video leads to any official action remains to be seen, but it has certainly opened up a fresh conversation around societal norms and expectations linked to marriage.
