Cultural Resilience: Pilgrims and Weddings Amid Nepal Unrest

In the midst of turmoil in Nepal, a Tamil Nadu group travels to Kailash Mansarovar while weddings are conducted at the India-Nepal border. Despite the unrest, cultural and spiritual commitments persist, highlighting the determination of pilgrims and the adaptability of wedding parties under challenging circumstances.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bahraich | Updated: 12-09-2025 10:40 IST | Created: 12-09-2025 10:40 IST
Cultural Resilience: Pilgrims and Weddings Amid Nepal Unrest
This image is AI-generated and does not depict any real-life event or location. It is a fictional representation created for illustrative purposes only.
  • Country:
  • India

As Nepal grapples with political unrest, a dedicated group of pilgrims from Tamil Nadu embarked on a spiritual journey to Kailash Mansarovar, crossing the India-Nepal border at Rupaidiha, Uttar Pradesh. Despite heightened tensions, they placed their faith in divine protection for a safe passage through the strife-torn region.

In a testament to adaptability, another testament to adaptability arose as a 'nikah' was held at the border after local authorities permitted the passage of a marriage party into Nepal. Groom Salauddin and his select group of 'baraatis' successfully crossed over to conduct the wedding ceremonies, marking a significant deviation from tradition due to the prevailing conditions.

The unrest in Nepal has been fueled by Generation Z-led protests demanding constitutional reforms. In this volatile atmosphere, faith and celebration continue undeterred, reflecting the resilience of communities and their cultural practices amid adversity.

(With inputs from agencies.)

Give Feedback