Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Groom on cart hauls village to past
A man named Sayan Barman got married in a special way.
Instead of using a car, he rode a decorated bullock cart to his wedding.
This made people in his village very happy and surprised.
The cart is an old tradition in their area, and Sayan wanted to show that even in modern times, it's important to remember and respect old customs.
He also wanted to send a message about reducing pollution by using non-polluting travel methods.
His family and the villagers were proud of his choice, and it made the wedding day even more memorable.
Sayan Barman, a civil engineer, used a decorated bullock cart for his wedding in Baladanga village, Cooch Behar.
The groom's and bride's homes are only 2km apart, making the bullock cart a feasible and traditional choice.
Sayan's family supported his decision, seeing it as a way to honor local heritage and promote smoke-free travel.
The wedding drew attention and praise from villagers and an environmentalist for its traditional and eco-friendly approach.
The bullock cart ride made the wedding day more memorable for both the couple and the villagers.
- Who
- Sayan Barman (groom) and Barsha Barman (bride)
- What
- Wedding ceremony using a bullock cart
- When
- 9th Agrahayan, 1432 Bengali calendar (Wednesday)
- Where
- Baladanga village, Cooch Behar
- Why
- To honor tradition and promote smoke-free travel
- Groom
- Sayan Barman
- Bride
- Barsha Barman
- Location
- Baladanga village, Cooch Behar
- Distance between homes
- 2km
- Wedding date
- 9th Agrahayan, 1432 Bengali calendar (Wednesday)
- Distance from Cooch Behar town
- 18km
- Groom's profession
- Civil engineer
- Groom's father
- Sudarshan Barman (retired government employee)
- Groom's mother
- Rita Barman