How Did a Kerala Groom Get Married on a Hospital Bed?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Love and determination
- Family support is crucial during difficult times.
- Weddings can symbolize resilience, even in unexpected settings.
- The community's response can transform adversity into a shared celebration.
- Health and safety should always be prioritized, even during joyous occasions.
Alappuzha, Nov 21 (NationPress) In a remarkable exhibition of love and perseverance, a young couple from Kerala's Alappuzha proceeded with their wedding on Friday, not in a lavish hall, but within a hospital room after the bride suffered injuries in a road accident just hours before the ceremony.
The bride, Avani, was returning home from a beauty salon near Thanneermukkom when her vehicle was involved in an accident.
She incurred a spinal injury and a broken leg.
Initially, she was taken to Kottayam Medical College and subsequently moved to a private hospital in Kochi.
The wedding was set for 12:12 p.m. at the Shakti Auditorium in Alappuzha, with the auspicious 'muhurtam' occurring between 12:12 and 12:25 p.m.
Despite the chaos caused by the accident, medical staff confirmed that Avani's condition was stable and not life-threatening.
In a remarkable show of resolve, the families opted not to delay the ceremony.
Instead, they arranged for the wedding to take place in the hospital, ensuring the couple celebrated their union at the planned auspicious time.
The groom, Sharon from Thumpoli, tenderly tied the thaali around Avani's hand as she lay in the hospital bed, encircled by family and medical personnel who witnessed this poignant moment.
Meanwhile, guests who had gathered at the auditorium continued with the celebrations, transforming the day into a symbolic festivity.
Hospital officials confirmed that three others traveling with Avani were also injured and are receiving treatment at Kottayam Medical College.
The couple's remarkable spirit and their families' determination to proceed with the wedding turned a day marked by tragedy into a touching narrative of love, resilience, and hope.
Surgery for Avani's injuries is scheduled for the next day.
What was intended to be a grand celebration evolved into a heartfelt and intimate testament to love and commitment.