Guj woman appears for college exam on her wedding day in bridal attire; video viral

RAJKOT: A bride at Rajkot got her priorities right, many would agree. For her, the vows of marriage could wait as she had a more pressing issue at hand — appearing for her university examination.

Shivangi Bagthariya, all decked up in a shimmering red sari and bridal jewellery, added a welcome change to the usual tension-filled atmosphere of the examination hall. As she took the examination in her bridal dress, Bagthariya surprised as well as inspired many.

Bagthariya along with her husband appeared at Shanti Niketan College in the morning to take the exam of 5th semester of BSW (Bachelor of social work). Later, talking to reporters Bagthariya told reporters that both the families supported her decision.

“When the date of my marriage was finalized, the examination schedule wasn’t declared. As luck would have it, the date as well as the morning muhurat of marriage clashed with my examination,” Bagthariya said.

“I asked my parents as well my would-be husband’s family to tweak the muhurat so I can take the exam,” she added. The two families too supported Bagthariya’s decision. “Education is a must for all, including women. Parents and girls should give importance to education,” Bagthariya added.

Her husband, Parth Padaliya, is a resident of Surat. The girl will move to her in -laws house after completing the examinations.