9 Years old girl marries stray dog

Jorge Reverter · Jul 27th, 2005, 00:43

I found out by chance today in an spanish newspaper this news, searching for more information it seems is a real story but two years old. Even today seems at least amazing.

The girl had to be married quickly to break an evil spell according to the beliefs of her Shantal tribe, in the remote village of Khanyan, about 60 Km from Calcutta.

Tribe elders said the marriage would not affect the girl's life, and that she would be free to marry again later and DID'NT NEED TO DIVORCE THE DOG.!!!!

The wedding was attended by more than 100 guest, who danced to the beating of drums and drank home-made liquor.

more information:

http://www.originaldissent.com/forum...hp/t-7476.html
http://www.indiawatch.tripod.com/news.htm

and many others...

passingby · Jul 27th, 2005, 00:48

that's pretty f****d up.

steven_ber · Jul 27th, 2005, 00:57

Try this thread.

crvlvr · Jul 27th, 2005, 01:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven_ber

Try this thread.

Yup. The same story was posted on IM in June 2003

People are superstitious the world over. It's quite interesting that each of us finds the others superstition weird.

Nick-H · Jul 27th, 2005, 02:49

...A dog is for life...

passingby · Jul 27th, 2005, 03:00

Quote:

...A dog is for life...

you mean for his life.... 13-15 years??

well, at least then she can marry again..

rangss · Jul 27th, 2005, 06:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jorge Reverter

The wedding was attended by more than 100 guest, who danced to the beating of drums and drank home-made liquor.

There, you need a reason to do that don't you...dog or man...wedding is wedding and we drink to that.

agni5454 · Jul 27th, 2005, 07:13

wait, i did not read the article but i hope this happened in some tribal village. but again, native indians here do weird stuff too.

Shaktipalooza · Jul 27th, 2005, 07:27

it's a symbolic ritual.

i think a fat man in a red suit who lives at the north pole and sneeks down my chimney to leave toys behind is pretty weird too. perpetuating this myth to children until they learn the truth on their own, now that's really freaking weird.

lyndy · Jul 27th, 2005, 07:27

Isn't that what they call "animal attraction". Sorry!

SHIMLA · Jul 27th, 2005, 08:15

At least the dog and his "parents" won't burn the girl for dowry !

Indojingai · Jul 27th, 2005, 08:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHIMLA

At least the dog and his "parents" won't burn the girl for dowry !

Shimla: Sahi kaha!

And just for the sake of balancing the crazy India ways as seen from outside it... I will marry a cat of 9 years.
Yeah... that should do it ...

edwardseco · Jul 27th, 2005, 08:26

Its just a different ritual from the familiar. The comment on Santa is appropriate. For Christmas I had to get a new face for "Santa" as my boy was commenting on why Dad was away when Santa came. I hauled the suit down the street till I reached a likely house. The fellow I had never met was incredulous that I would come out of the blue and ask. However, after 10 minutes of pleading he agreed and walked back with me in costume. Very strange, and my boy said, Santa looks just like a neighbor..

Nick-H · Jul 27th, 2005, 17:35

All that was missing with me and my cat was the ceremony. She was in charge. She ran the house.

lonelyaztec · Jul 27th, 2005, 17:59

Hey,

Have you heard, there was a donkey marriage in Bangalore. Donkey marries a donkey.
This is absurd, i agree. In tribal belts in India ( may be Rajasthan ), donkey marriages are performed to please the rain Gods, to ensure that the monsoon is good.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/2998872.stm

There is a community of temple dancers, and this community is called 'Dasi' community. They are attached to temples, and marry the temple diety. The community has only women.

Jul 27th, 2005, 00:43	#1
Jorge Reverter Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Murcia - Spain Posts: 1,213	9 Years old girl marries stray dog I found out by chance today in an spanish newspaper this news, searching for more information it seems is a real story but two years old. Even today seems at least amazing. The girl had to be married quickly to break an evil spell according to the beliefs of her Shantal tribe, in the remote village of Khanyan, about 60 Km from Calcutta. Tribe elders said the marriage would not affect the girl's life, and that she would be free to marry again later and DID'NT NEED TO DIVORCE THE DOG.!!!! The wedding was attended by more than 100 guest, who danced to the beating of drums and drank home-made liquor. more information: http://www.originaldissent.com/forum...hp/t-7476.html http://www.indiawatch.tripod.com/news.htm and many others...

Jul 27th, 2005, 00:57	#3
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Jul 27th, 2005, 02:49	#5
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	...A dog is for life... __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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Shaktipalooza Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Portland Oregon USA Posts: 896	it's a symbolic ritual. i think a fat man in a red suit who lives at the north pole and sneeks down my chimney to leave toys behind is pretty weird too. perpetuating this myth to children until they learn the truth on their own, now that's really freaking weird. __________________ IndiaGroove - Train finder now in beta! Pics from India 2006 Traditional Indian Dance

Jul 27th, 2005, 00:48	#2
passingby Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 436	that's pretty f****d up.

Jul 27th, 2005, 07:27	#10
lyndy Gypsy at heart Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 294	I LOVE my dog BUT........ Isn't that what they call "animal attraction". Sorry!

Jul 27th, 2005, 08:15	#11
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,125	At least the dog and his "parents" won't burn the girl for dowry ! __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

Jul 27th, 2005, 08:26	#13
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,137	Its just a different ritual from the familiar. The comment on Santa is appropriate. For Christmas I had to get a new face for "Santa" as my boy was commenting on why Dad was away when Santa came. I hauled the suit down the street till I reached a likely house. The fellow I had never met was incredulous that I would come out of the blue and ask. However, after 10 minutes of pleading he agreed and walked back with me in costume. Very strange, and my boy said, Santa looks just like a neighbor..

Jul 27th, 2005, 17:35	#14
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	All that was missing with me and my cat was the ceremony. She was in charge. She ran the house.

Jul 27th, 2005, 17:59	#15
lonelyaztec Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,408	Hey, Have you heard, there was a donkey marriage in Bangalore. Donkey marries a donkey. This is absurd, i agree. In tribal belts in India ( may be Rajasthan ), donkey marriages are performed to please the rain Gods, to ensure that the monsoon is good. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/2998872.stm There is a community of temple dancers, and this community is called 'Dasi' community. They are attached to temples, and marry the temple diety. The community has only women. __________________ Aztec My photoblog

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