New Delhi, July 29 -- A woman's candid opinion on spending Rs.30 lakh on a traditional Indian wedding has struck a chord on social media, triggering a wider discussion on whether lavish celebrations are worth the financial burden.

In a video shared on Instagram, user Pranati questioned the idea of spending what she described as one of the biggest sums of money many people see in their 20s on a single-day event. Instead, she argued that the same amount could be used to build long-term financial security and create more opportunities later in life.

Beginning her video with a striking statement, Pranati said, "I am going to spend Rs.30 lakh on my wedding and that is going to be the worst mistake of my life."

She went on to question why pe...