Muslim Couple Marry In Hindu Temple; Set Example Of Religious Harmony

Shimla: Setting an example of religious harmony, a Muslim couple was married according to the Islamic wedding rituals at a Hindu Temple premises in Rampur of Shimla district on Sunday.

According to reports, the wedding took place in Thakur Satyanarayan temple complex premises run by Vishwa Hindu Parishad. People from the Muslim and Hindu communities came together and witnessed the ceremony. The nikah was performed on the temple premises in the presence of a maulvi, witnesses and a lawyer.

Reportedly, the idea was to spread the message of religious harmony and brotherhood. The Satyanarayan temple complex is the district office of VHP and RSS.