Vadodara– Kshama Bindu, the woman from Vadodara, Gujarat, who made headlines last year for marrying herself, is again in the spotlight as she celebrates her first anniversary. In a heartfelt social media post, the 24-year-old shared a video clip capturing moments from her unique wedding ceremony. The post, “Happy 1st Anniversary,” gained significant attention, garnering over 34,000 views on Instagram.
The video showcased various highlights from Kshama’s wedding day, including a significant moment where she received a distinctive tattoo with the words “Ekla chalo re,” taken from a famous Bengali poem by Rabindranath Tagore, meaning “Walk alone.”
Social media users flooded the comment section with congratulations and warm wishes. Many admired Kshama’s independence, expressing their support and happiness for her decision. The comments reflected a range of sentiments, with one user stating, “Happy Anniversary! Proud of you,” and another emphasizing the importance of self-happiness, saying, “When I saw this reel, I smiled and saw that you are happy in your zone and with yourself, and I think it’s the most important thing.”
Last year, Kshama made history in India by becoming the country’s first self-proclaimed sologamist. Her decision to embrace self-marriage sparked discussions on the concept of sologamy. In an interview, she revealed that her mother, who lived in a different city, supported her choice. Before the wedding, Kshama shared glimpses of a grand haldi function on social media.
During her self-wedding, Kshama embraced the customs of a traditional Hindu ceremony. She adorned a beautiful red lehenga and performed the customary ‘seven pheras,’ along with conducting the pooja of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Laxmi. Symbolizing the sacred bond of marriage, she garlanded herself and applied Sindoor on her forehead.
Kshama Bindu’s journey continues to captivate attention and spark conversations about unconventional paths to self-love and happiness.