A wedding celebration in Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has captured national attention—not for its décor or attire but for the extravagant display of wealth. A video from the event shows guests showering ₹20 lakh in cash during the grooms procession, turning the wedding into a grand spectacle.Cash showered from JCBsIn the viral footage, guests can be seen climbing atop two JCB machines, tossing ₹100, ₹200, and ₹500 notes over the grooms chariot. The sheer volume of cash attracted large crowds, with people gathering on terraces and balconies to witness the lavish affair.The act of showering cash was reportedly a gesture by the grooms family and friends to celebrate the union in a unique and opulent manner.Past instances of extravaganceThis isnt the first time such flamboyant celebrations have made headlines. A similar incident occurred in Mehsana, Gujarat, last year. During a wedding procession, former sarpanch Karim Yadav and his family showered ₹500 notes from the terrace of their home, celebrating his nephews wedding in grand style.Weddings and festivities: A display of wealthWeddings arent the only occasions where such gestures of wealth are seen. In 2024, a Jain couple from Sabarkantha, Gujarat, donated over ₹200 crore of their lifetime earnings during their monkhood announcement procession. These instances highlight how celebrations often turn into displays of financial prowess in India.
