Bhubaneswar, Jan. 29 -- At a time when weddings are increasingly defined by grandeur, LED-lit stages, choreographed performances, designer outfits, and endless celebrations, two lovely lovebirds, Shekhar Shejul and Rituja Shinde from Maharashtra, chose a path far removed from spectacle.

Their wedding did not trend for extravagance. Instead, it left behind something far more enduring. Instead of opting for a lavish wedding, the couple tied the knot in a simple traditional ceremony at the Datta Temple, attended by just 25 close family members.

There was no DJ, no fireworks, no pre-wedding events competing for attention. What filled the space instead was quiet, sincere, and deeply rooted in values. But the most meaningful part of their sto...