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Instagram romance culminates in temple wedding in Muzaffarpur's Narsanda
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 09:46 AM
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A young woman from Narsanda, Muzaffarpur, says she met her partner on Instagram, fell in love and later married at the Ram Janaki Temple.
Muzaffarpur district's Kanti police jurisdiction reported that a resident of Narsanda village entered into a romantic relationship after connecting with a suitor on Instagram. The couple reportedly exchanged messages and decided to formalise their bond.
The pair chose the historic Ram Janaki Temple in the area as the venue for their ceremony, claiming the marriage was conducted according to local customs. No official marriage registration details have been released yet.
Local authorities noted that the incident has drawn attention on social media, with many commenting on the role of digital platforms in facilitating traditional unions. Police have not indicated any legal irregularities, and the case remains a personal matter.
The story reflects a growing trend of online acquaintances leading to conventional ceremonies in rural Bihar, highlighting the intersection of modern communication tools with age‑old cultural practices.
The pair chose the historic Ram Janaki Temple in the area as the venue for their ceremony, claiming the marriage was conducted according to local customs. No official marriage registration details have been released yet.
Local authorities noted that the incident has drawn attention on social media, with many commenting on the role of digital platforms in facilitating traditional unions. Police have not indicated any legal irregularities, and the case remains a personal matter.
The story reflects a growing trend of online acquaintances leading to conventional ceremonies in rural Bihar, highlighting the intersection of modern communication tools with age‑old cultural practices.