New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- Two women from Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, decided to leave their homes and marry each other. Kavita and Gunja alias Bablu, tired of their alcoholic and abusive husbands, tied the knot at the Shiva Temple, also known as Choti Kashi, on January 23.

The women first met on Instagram and bonded over their shared struggles with domestic violence. Gunja took on the groom's role, applied sindoor to Kavita, exchanged garlands and completed the traditional seven pheras.

Gunja stated that they suffered from their husbands' drinking and abusive behaviour. It led the two women to seek a peaceful and loving life together. They plan to settle in Gorakhpur, rent a place and work to support themselves.

The temple priest, Uma Shankar P...