A 20-second video that has gone viral on social media shows a groom in Deeg, Rajasthan, climbing a ladder to wear a 100-foot-long garland. The garland is reportedly made of 500 and 100 rupee notes. Locals claim it's part of a wedding ritual. In the video, which has caused a stir on social media, the groom is seen climbing a ladder to wear the long garland while several people on the ground support his length to maintain balance.

The garland is reportedly made of 500 rupee notes. Parked vehicles, including a jeep, are visible below, indicating the size of the garland. The garland is reportedly made of 500 rupee and 100 rupee notes. Deeg Superintendent of Police Sharan Gopinath Kamble confirmed the incident, saying the garland was rented and no illegal activity has been found so far. The incident occurred in Bamanwadi village, under the Jurhara police station in the Mewat area, where a wedding function was held on April 19. During the function, two grooms, Ruknuddin Meo and his nephew Ansar Meo, were seen wearing garlands.

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Sarpanch says garlands were part of local tradition
Village Sarpanch Abdul Majeed said the garlands were part of local tradition and had been arranged for the occasion. "People who rent such garlands brought them here to show off during the function. There was only one garland, which both grooms wore," he said, adding that such practices are common in the area.

The SP said, "Such garlands are available on rent in Nuh, Haryana. The garland contained Rs 500 notes. Initial investigation suggests that the garland was rented."