All About Anirudh & Kavya’s SELF RESPECT Wedding

Celebrity weddings have always created some sort of excitement as people are not only interested in knowing who is getting married but also want to know how celebrities are choosing to celebrate their special day. In recent times, we have seen several celebrities choosing different ways to get married.

Samantha’s wedding got attention for its unique approach. Now music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran have become the latest couple to grab attention with their wedding style.

Anirudh and Kavya Maran got married in Greece on November 11. Their wedding was attended by close family members and some prominent personalities from the film and political industries.

But the most interesting part of their wedding was the type of marriage they chose. The couple opted for a traditional Tamil self-respect marriage instead of following conventional Hindu wedding rituals.

What exactly is a self-respect marriage?

A self-respect marriage is connected to the Self-Respect Movement started by social reformer Periyar E V Ramasamy in Tamil Nadu in 1925. The movement mainly focused on equality and dignity. Its main motto is not to have caste discrimination and traditional social practices.

Unlike conventional weddings, this type of marriage does not require a priest or elaborate religious rituals. The bride and groom can declare their commitment in front of witnesses and exchange garlands or rings. The main idea is that marriage should be based on mutual respect and equality.

This form of marriage received legal recognition in Tamil Nadu in 1967 through an amendment to the Hindu Marriage Act.

After their Greece wedding the families are reportedly planning a grand reception in Chennai on November 21.