The Economic Times

No priest, no elaborate rituals: Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran's wedding has a special significance. What is a self-respect marriage?

Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Kalanithi Maran reportedly had a self-respect marriage in Greece, confirmed DMK leader Dr T R B Rajaa. The tradition involves no priest or elaborate rituals and allows couples to declare their marriage and exchange garlands, rings or a thali. Rooted in Periyar's Self-Respect Movement, it was legalised in Tamil Nadu in 1968.