India, Nov. 9 -- In the serene village of Samode near Jaipur, a quiet revolution in matrimonial tradition unfolded on Saturday as two young professionals redefined what a modern Hindu marriage can embody. Amid the rustle of peacocks and the winter sky, Pooja Malik and Lakshya Pawan Shyam Kaura celebrated a union free from dowry, expectations, or demands, an intimate gathering grounded in values rather than valuables.

Both accomplished in their own right: Lakshya, a Princeton University graduate, and Pooja, an alumna of MICA, Ahmedabad, and Lady Irwin College, the couple exemplifies a generation that harmonizes global learning with Indian ethics. Their families, rooted in equality and mutual respect, chose a wedding that prioritised consc...