A video showing an Indian family booking an entire railway coach for their honeymoon has taken social media by storm, turning the train into a living ‘moving baraat’. The clip opens with a relative decorating the coach’s name tag with a garland, next to a poster greeting the guests. Soon after, scenes of jubilant dancing unfold, with family members of all ages joining in the celebrations – from young children to elderly relatives.
As the video progresses, the bride-to-be is seen cutting the cake, surrounded by cheering relatives. The coach looks packed with blankets and boxes, probably ready for the Mayra or Bhaat ceremony, a tradition where the bride’s maternal family presents gifts. In the middle of the festivities, a ticket collector can be seen trying to fulfill his duties, weaving through the crowd, smiling and taking the situation in good spirits.
The caption of the video reads: “When Marwari wedding guests book a railway bus!”
The viral video sparked a wave of reactions from people on the Internet. Many social media users applauded the family celebration and some even described it as a “soft power win” for Indian culture.
Here’s how social media users reacted:
One user wrote: “Must be fun traveling together on a train to a wedding.” Another said: “No shame. We’ve booked whole double-decker buses from Lucknow to Muzaffarpur for weddings. My cousin got married there in 1966, a relative in 1970 when it was MG, and me in 1983 when it was BG. It’s nice, cheap and reflects the community.”
“This isn’t a coach anymore, it’s a moving Dharamshala! Love the energy,” added the banger.
However, others question whether such exuberant celebrations are appropriate in a public square, even when a full coach is occupied.
A fourth wrote: “Is it really necessary to reserve entire train cars for a private party? Although parties can be held anywhere, many passengers struggle daily to even get a seat. Maybe it’s worth thinking about public convenience.”
Despite concerns about noise and public decency, the practice itself is permitted. Indian Railways allows passengers to book full coaches or even entire trains through the IRCTC Full Tariff Rate (FTR) scheme. The facility can be availed either online via ftr.irctc.co.in or offline at major railway stations, requiring advance submission of travel details – up to six months in advance – along with a refundable security deposit of approx. ₹50,000 per coach.
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user generated content from social media. Livemint has not independently verified and does not endorse these claims.)
