Marriage Mania: One couple in New Delhi will tie the knot every 4.5 seconds in next 3 weeks

New Delhi is gearing up to host 4 lakh weddings over the course of the next three weeks. The capital city is set to witness a matrimonial extravaganza as families come together to celebrate the union of their loved ones. During this season, Delhi will witness a single wedding every 4.5 seconds in next three weeks.

CAIT National President BC Bhartia and Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal have highlighted that Delhi is expected to host more than 4 lakh weddings during this season, contributing to an estimated business volume of around Rs 1.25 lakh crore.

Traffic officials predict potential disruptions in areas around Vikas Marg, NH-8, Mayapuri, Dwarka, Dhaula Kuan, Karkardooma, Chattarpur, Sardar Patel Marg, Anand Vihar, Punjabi Bagh, Subhash Nagar, Tilak Nagar, and GT Karnal Road.

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With an estimated 38 lakh weddings anticipated nationwide, the mainline retail sector, covering goods and services, foresees an astonishing business value of Rs 4.74 lakh crore. This represents a significant increase from last year's trade, which amounted to Rs 3.75 lakh crore for around 32 lakh weddings during the same period, reported ANI.

The auspicious wedding season, beginning on Dev Uthan Ekadashi on November 23 and extending until December 15, will witness a flurry of ceremonies as stars align for propitious wedding dates.

Calculations indicate that November 23, 24, 27, 28, and 29, along with December 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 15, are considered auspicious for matrimonial celebrations.

With inputs from agencies