The couple, whose names have not been released, decided to proceed with the ceremony on Sunday in the courtyard of the Covid-19 quarantine center in Baran, in the western state of Rajasthan – their protective gear gives them another global feel.
Under a bright red umbrella and in front of the sacred fire, the bride and groom exchanged garlands wearing matching blue hazmat suits, visors and face masks.
The priest, dressed in a white hazmat and looking like an astronaut in a matching hood, recited verses from Hindu scriptures while traditional wedding songs were played in the background.
Health officer Rajendra Meena told Reuters partner ANI that the girl was admitted to the center, where patients are being monitored, where patients are being monitored.
“We consulted with the families and they agreed to get married at the quarantine center, without any elaborate ceremony,” he said.
After that, both the bride and groom were placed in isolation at the center, part of a network of quarantine facilities in almost every village.
Weddings in India have always been an elaborate and noisy affair, with relatives and other guests taking part in the celebrations. But many states have imposed restrictions around the number allowed at wedding receptions.
India has the second largest Covid-19 case in the world after the United States, with .6. There are more than 9 million confirmed cases.
Despite last month’s busy festive season, the infection has subsided since peaks peaked in September, with markets and streets full of shoppers roaring.
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