Karnataka family seeks groom for a dead bride

The family said that finding a suitable deceased groom of the same age and caste as their dead daughter had not yielded results.

BySouth First Desk

Published May 15, 2024 | 11:35 AMUpdatedMay 15, 2024 | 11:35 AM

Family seeks groom for dead daughter

A recent newspaper advertisement seeking a groom for a woman who passed away three decades ago has become the talk of the town in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district. The unconventional advertisement aims to arrange a marriage for their deceased daughter, believing that her unmarried status in the afterlife may be causing ongoing misfortunes.

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