Mysuru, May 14 -- A free mass marriage under the Mangalya Bhagya Scheme will be held at Srikanteshwara Swamy Temple in Nanjangud on May 22. Eligible couples can register their names by May 15, said Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Dr. P. Shivaraju.

Presiding over a preliminary meeting yesterday in connection with the mass marriage event, he said the bride will be given a mangalsutra made of gold and two gold beads weighing around 8 grams.

Dr. Shivaraju said the mass marriage scheme aims to spread awareness on simple marriages that are being organised in major temples across the State.

Application forms for marriage are available at Sri Chamundeshwari Temple (Chamundi Hill), Srikanteshwara Swamy Temple (Nanjangud), Sri Vaidyanathesh...