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Ghaziabad couple holds destination wedding at Almora shamshan ghat sparking outrage over cultural disrespect
Politics
Published on 29 April 2026
The wedding music and decor reportedly reached a cremation ghat
A Ghaziabad couple’s destination wedding at a riverside cremation site in Almora, Uttarakhand, has triggered widespread outrage. Locals and social media users condemned the decorated celebrations—complete with music and guests—at the shamshan ghat as disrespectful. The episode has reignited calls for stronger tourism guidelines to safeguard Uttarakhand’s local traditions as destination weddings rise.
- Wedding held at a cremation ghat in Almora sparked public backlash
- Decorations and music reportedly took place at the sacred site
- Critics say celebrations there are disrespectful to local traditions
- Calls grow for tourism rules as destination weddings increase
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