Guwahati, Feb. 14 -- A couple was denied a wedding ceremony at three temples in Guwahati due to their inter-caste marriage, despite possessing a legal marriage certificate.

Despite possessing a legal marriage certificate, Raj Acharjee, a resident of the city's Lalganesh area, was denied the ceremony at Basistha Temple and two other city temples because he married a "lower cast" woman.

According to reports, Acharjee had booked the Basistha Temple for his wedding on March 3, 2025, in December 2024. He was initially told a court marriage certificate was required, which he obtained on January 20, 2025, with both families' approval.

However, when he returned to the temple on February 13 to submit the certificate, a different priest refused ...