Thursday, May 31, 2007

Ramleela dons the role of matchmaker

New Delhi: Ramleela's are a great way for the young and old to learn about traditions and mythology. But now there's something that the Ramleela of the Sri Dharmic Leela Committee has something exciting for singles who are ready to mingle.

Dressed in traditional fineries Shilpa Agarwal came with her family to meet Mr Right, in the backdrop of Ramleela festivities. After glances were exchanged and assurances given, Atul, the suitable boy decided to marry Shilpa.

The families were satisfied after the mission was accomplished and the matchmaking over.

"I was quite worried for my sister's marriage," said Shilpa's brother, Manish Agarwal.

Her father, Brijmohan Agarwal added, "It's good for our children as they are blessed by the Gods on stage."

The matchmaking takes place away from the public eye, in one of the private enclosures. And people pay anything from Rs 3,000 upto a lakh for booking the space - for a very special occasion.

"We allot permanent spaces and there have been15 -20 successful meetings," said Chairman Sri Dharmic Leela Committee, Bansidhar Gupta.

If you think marriages are made in heaven think twice because the reel life on the Ramleela stage can make the real life also thrilling and its possible you might end up meeting your soulmate.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ramleela-dons-the-role-of-matchmaker/22897-3.html