Tue Dec 03 10:09:07 UTC 2024: ## Meerut Wedding Goes Viral for Lavish Display of Cash

**Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India –** A Meerut wedding has become a sensation on social media, not for its dance routines or any mishaps, but for the staggering amount of cash exchanged during the ceremony. A viral video shows the bride’s family handing over ₹2.5 crore (approximately $300,000 USD) in cash to the groom’s family.

The extravagant display, reportedly filmed at a resort on NH-58, depicts suitcases overflowing with banknotes being exchanged in front of a large gathering of wedding guests. Further adding to the spectacle, ₹11 lakh was gifted to the groom’s sisters-in-law as part of the *Joota Churai* tradition (where the bride’s side playfully “steals” the groom’s shoes), another ₹11 lakh was given to the *Maulana* who officiated the Nikah ceremony, and ₹8 lakh was donated to a Ghaziabad mosque. Additionally, ₹75 lakh was given towards the purchase of a luxury car.

While the families involved have avoided media comment, the video, which was secretly recorded before the videographer was stopped, has sparked widespread discussion online, particularly given the current economic climate. The sheer scale of the cash transactions has left many social media users astonished and questioning the appropriateness of such displays of wealth. The incident underscores the stark contrast between the opulent celebrations of some and the economic struggles faced by many in India.

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