Elderly Women and Young Ladies Grace the Ramp in Bridal Attire; A Cultural Glimpse into India’s Diverse Wedding Traditions

Vashi, Navi Mumbai :  A unique awareness program titled “Online Grooms – A Dangerous Trap” was recently held at Sahitya Mandir Auditorium, Vashi, to shed light on the rising cases of online matrimonial frauds, fake identities, and exploitative criminal activities under the guise of marriage. Organized by ‘We Mukta’, a multi-purpose women’s platform by Netra Enterprises, in collaboration with Priya kakade Director of Swift Detectives and Investigations, the event combined a powerful awareness lecture with a vibrant bridal fashion show representing the country’s rich and varied wedding traditions.

What made this show remarkable was the confident participation of not just young women, but also elderly ladies, all dressed in traditional bridal outfits from different Indian states and communities. The ramp walk highlighted not only the beauty of bridal attire but also carried a deeper message of cultural preservation, dignity, and the importance of safety in today’s digital age.

Priya Kakade, Director of Swift Detective and Investigations, was the keynote speaker and shared several real-life cases to caution women about the dangers of trusting online matrimonial platforms blindly. She narrated the shocking incident of a young IT engineer from Pune who lost ₹16-17 lakhs to a man she met through a matrimonial site, only for him to vanish shortly after their marriage. In another case, an elderly man’s wife approached the detective agency for help after discovering that her husband’s young “sugar baby” was attempting to usurp property and financial control under emotional manipulation.

Priya Kakade also addressed issues like extramarital affairs, collecting evidence for divorce proceedings, and the growing emotional distance in relationships due to social media. She warned that 90% of online profiles are fake, and some women have even fallen victim to trafficking after being emotionally entrapped.

The highlight of the event was the Bridal Ramp Walk Contest, where participants showcased the bridal traditions of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, and communities like the Marwaris and Buddhists. The audience was treated to a visual feast of traditional garments: from the elegance of a Maharashtrian bride in a Nauvari saree to the grandeur of a Rajasthani bride in a gota-patti embellished ghagra-choli, with a bandhani dupatta covering her head and adorned with borla and jhumkas.

Gujarat’s Panetar saree with its signature right-shoulder drape and ornate bangles sparkled on the ramp. A Kerala bride appeared in a graceful Kasavu saree—white with a golden border—symbolizing purity and tradition, enhanced with gold jewelry. Marwari brides are impressed with rich red and purple lehengas, half-veiled faces, and traditional jewelry that reflects heritage. Meanwhile, women representing the Buddhist community wore white or blue sarees—minimalist yet dignified—offering a symbolic representation of peace, self-awareness, and cultural identity.

Netra Gujarathi, founder of We Mukta, stated, “Our platform’s core purpose is to create awareness among women by openly discussing sensitive issues affecting our society. This event not only helped women understand how to protect themselves from online scams but also celebrated India’s bridal heritage in its truest sense.”

She emphasized that the goal of the fashion show wasn’t merely beauty or spectacle, but to honor the cultural depth, elegance, and dignity embedded in each community’s bridal traditions. Attendees also received practical insights on pre-matrimonial checks, fraud prevention techniques, and how to collect admissible evidence through the assistance of investigative professionals.

Events like this play a crucial role in helping women recognize evolving threats to the institution of marriage while simultaneously equipping them with tools for self-protection and cultural pride.

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