The couple were dressed like a bride and groom, covered in gold from head to toe.

A Gujarat couple who donated nearly Rs 200 crore to spend the rest of their lives participated in a procession donating all their belongings and money. Construction businessman Bhavesh Bhandari and his wife donated their entire fortune in February to “Sayamjivan” or the way of the Jain ascetics.

In a video that went viral on social media, the couple can be seen riding on top of a large truck decorated like a chariot, throwing clothes and spraying money at people marching in the procession. They also donated mobile phones and air conditioners during the four-kilometer march.

during a parade or “barat“, this”Dick Chardis(Those seeking ordination) dress like a bride and groom, covered in gold jewelry from head to toe, and are accompanied by a troupe of musicians and dancers.

Although the couple donated their fortune in February, they will sever all ties with their families on April 22, walking barefoot in India and living solely on charity. The only two things they had were a white coat, an alms bowl and a broom.

At the end of the ceremony, “Dick Chardis“The hair has to be cut, and then, twice a year, they have to pull it out one by one. This”keshlochan“Or hair loss is a very painful ritual that symbolizes the Jain monks’ indifference to physical pain.

The couple followed in the footsteps of their 19-year-old daughter and 16-year-old son, who became monks in 2022 after undergoing a similar ceremony. In 2023, a multimillionaire diamond merchant and his wife also gave up their material possessions and adopted Monk. Five years later, their son did the same thing.