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Hundreds of dogs get married in New Delhi
2008/08/31
Hundreds of dogs were united in wedlock at a mass dog wedding ceremony organized in New Delhi on Saturday.
The event, held for the first time in India, had more than 100 canine participants - all dressed up for the occasion. The couples selected for marriage by their owners walked the aisle as they were showered with flower petals.
The ceremony was conducted by a priest who read the wedding vows and then declared the bride and groom married. Dog owner, Devyani Khosla, was still unsure about the practicalities of married life for her beloved pet. "I can't live without her. So I've not decided about that part", she said when asked if the blushing bride would be living with her new husband.
Dog owners say finding a suitable partner for their pets is not very easy and social events like these can help in finding the right mate for them. Meenakshi Ghei, owner of one of the dog grooms said she hoped "he gets a girl. He's been without one".
The elaborately organized event was held at one of New Delhi's popular shopping malls. The mall officials had asked for photographs of the dogs, owners were then provided with a select choice of mates for their pets. Dogs judged to be the best dressed or the cutest were also awarded prizes.
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