93 Couples United in Free Mass Wedding at M.M. Hills

Swift Summary:

• Male Mahadeshwara Hills (M.M. Hills) hosted a free mass marriage ceremony on Monday, where 93 couples got married.
• the event was organized by the Male Mahadeshwara Temple Progress Authority.
• Since 1989, the shrine has enabled 2,024 couples to marry via mass weddings.
• MLA for hanur M.R. Manjunath highlighted developmental activities around the shrine supported by the Chief Minister, including ₹20 crore for concrete roads in local villages and electricity supply to polar village along with plans for neighboring habitations.
• Shivaratri Deshikendra Swami of Suttur Math invoked blessings and emphasized auspiciousness of beginning married life at the temple; earlier 1,931 couples were wed there.
• Shanta Mallikarjunaswamy acknowledged social contributions by the temple through its mass marriages and educational initiatives.
• Notable attendees included MLA mettur Sadashivam, District Guarantee Schemes Authority Chairman H.V. chandru, Zilla Panchayat CEO Mona Roth, superintendent of Police B.T.Kavitha, and temple authority secretary A.E. Raghu.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

Free mass wedding ceremonies like those held at M.M. Hills reflect an intersection between tradition and social welfare as they aid individuals facing financial barriers to arranging private ceremonies while fostering community bonds linked to cultural heritage. The developmental works announced at this event-₹20 crore allocated for road improvements and electricity projects in rural areas-signal proactive attention towards improving connectivity in forest-fringe villages that could enhance access to education, health services, and religious sites.Such government-backed events bolster tourism tied to religious destinations while promoting inclusivity within underserved regions; however sustained monitoring would be necessary to ensure effective implementation of these promised infrastructural upgrades that serve both devotees and locals reliant on these facilities.

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!Shivarathri Deshikendra Swami of Suttur math officiating during a free mass marriage ceremony