‘Sologamy’: She Says It Is Self-acceptance
“You are enough. A thousand times enough.” —Unknown
In our country, if you’re of marriageable age, then not to be surprised, people around you will definitely be more worried than you yourself and your family members. Most of us have faced such in their lives. Even if, they’ll find you potential match without being asked for the same. While a woman from Vadodara, Gujarat has all-together uncommon approach towards this age-old social institution and relationships.
The 24-year-old girl, Kshama Bindu, has decided to tie the knot with herself as per the report of The Times of India.
This unusual thinking of Kshama Bindu of Sologamy or self-marriage, may sound eccentric and outlandish but, it is told to be one of the growing relationship trends.
As per Kshama, she never wanted to get married, but wished to become a bride. So she decided to marry self.
Kshama, works for a private firm, tries to collect infos for any Indian woman who had chosen Sologamy. As she hasn’t find such relationship goal with self, she believes that her marriage might mark the first instance of “self-love” in the country.
“Maybe I am the first to set an example of self-love in our country.”
Highlighting the significance of sologamy, Kshama said it is a commitment towards oneself and “an act of self-acceptance”. She emphasized that her marriage is no different as people often marry someone they fall for, and she loves herself.
Kshama also noted that her decision to get hitched to herself can be irrelevant to some people.
However, the bride-to-be insisted: “What I am actually trying to portray is that women matter.” Moreover, Kshama shared that being open-minded, her parents have also given their nod to the Sologamy.
Now, Kshama is all set to take the marriage vows and the holy ‘saat phere’ with self on June 11.
Her marriage of her own choice will have all the elements sans the Bride-groom. Kshama has even written 5 vows for herself.
In addition, she has also chalked up honeymoon plans and will be leaving for a two-week Goa trip once the solemnized Sologamy.