Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Indresh Upadhyay's Lavish Wedding Sparks Controversy
Indresh Upadhyay, a well-known storyteller, recently got married in a very grand wedding at the Taj Amer Hotel in Jaipur.
The wedding was inspired by the Tirupati Temple and had beautiful decorations, elephants, horses, and even vintage cars.
The bride wore a very expensive lehenga designed by Sabyasachi.
Many people on the internet were surprised because Indresh often talks about not being attached to money and possessions, but his wedding was very luxurious.
Some people think it's okay because he's not a monk and can live a normal life, while others feel it's hypocritical.
The wedding cost over 1 crore rupees and had many famous guests.
Indresh Upadhyay, a kathavachak, married Shipra Sharma in a lavish ceremony at Taj Amer Hotel, Jaipur.
The wedding featured Tirupati Temple-inspired decor, a Sabyasachi lehenga worth Rs 10 lakh, and extravagant arrangements including elephants and vintage cars.
Controversy arose due to the contrast between Upadhyay's teachings on detachment and the opulence of the wedding.
Social media users debated the hypocrisy, with some defending his right to a normal life and others criticizing the extravagance.
The wedding reportedly cost over 1 crore rupees and was attended by high-profile guests including spiritual figures and celebrities.
- Who
- Indresh Upadhyay, a renowned storyteller and kathavachak, and Shipra Sharma, his bride
- What
- A grand wedding ceremony that sparked controversy due to its lavishness and contrast with Upadhyay's teachings on detachment
- When
- December 2025 (exact dates not specified)
- Where
- Taj Amer Hotel in Jaipur, India
- Why
- The wedding's opulence and the perceived contradiction between Upadhyay's teachings and his lifestyle
- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Venue
- Taj Amer Hotel
- Ceremony Style
- Tirupati Temple-inspired Vedic
- Bride's Lehenga
- Sabyasachi, worth Rs 10 lakh
- Estimated Wedding Cost
- Over 1 crore rupees
- Attendees
- Spiritual figures, Kumar Vishwas, Dhirendra Krishna Shastri
- Duration of Rituals
- Nearly three hours
- Preacher's Role
- Kathavachak (storyteller), not a monk