Faridabad-Tigaon Mahapanchayat Sets Strict Rules for Simplicity in Weddings
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By • Published 19 Oct 2026• Updated 19 Oct 2026
The Gurjar Sabha Haryana and 84 Pal Mahapanchayat held on Sunday in Tigaon, Faridabad, Haryana, made several important decisions to adopt simplicity in weddings and eradicate social evils. The Mahapanchayat was chaired by Hare Ram Chandila and included representatives from Palwal, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, and Greater Noida.
Key Decisions and Limits
To prevent extravagance in weddings, the Mahapanchayat set the following limits:
- Maximum 21 people for the meal (Bhat)
- 31 people for engagement ceremonies
- 11 people for the Maadha Jhankne (meal)
- Total 200 people in the wedding procession (Baraat)
In addition to these limits, it was decided to completely ban Godh Bharai (baby shower) and Preeti Bhoj (feast after ceremonies).
Digital Invitations and Card Number Restrictions
An agreement was reached to limit the number of wedding invitation cards to 100 and to adopt digital cards. This step aims to reduce unnecessary paper-card costs and promote environmental protection.
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Ban on Alcohol, Fireworks, and Transport
The Mahapanchayat imposed bans on alcohol, DJs, fireworks, and transport vehicles during weddings. This decision was taken to reduce social noise and keep the youth away from intoxication and gambling.
Community-Specific Decisions
Panchayats of Palwal’s Pal Baghel, Gaderia, and Punjabi communities also took similar steps:
- The Gaderia community Mahapanchayat decided to limit the Baraat to 51 people and other rituals to 11 people.
- It was decided to replace death feasts with condolence gatherings to reduce the financial burden on grieving families.
- The Punjabi community resolved not to participate in death feasts, which will help cut social expenses.
Political Support
Minister Rajesh Nagar participated as the chief guest at this Mahapanchayat and emphasized prioritizing children’s higher education, celebrating the birth of daughters, and adopting limited wedding arrangements instead of showy displays. He announced that his daughter’s wedding would be limited and that he would accept only one rupee at his nephew’s wedding, sending a clear social message.
Summary
- Strict limits on the number of people at meals, engagements, and wedding processions
- Bans on Godh Bharai, Preeti Bhoj, alcohol, fireworks, DJs, and transport vehicles
- Wedding cards limited to 100 with promotion of digital cards
- Replacing death feasts with condolence gatherings
- Community-specific limits (Gaderia, Punjabi) also enforced
These decisions aim to control social expenses, keep youth away from intoxication and gambling, and promote simplicity in family ceremonies. The Mahapanchayat’s steps could serve as a model for other regions in Haryana, advancing broader social reforms.
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