talian Couple Marries in Varanasi Following Hindu Rituals, Calls It a Spiritual Bond for Lifetimes
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Reported by: Abhishek Kumar Jha | NBT Digital | Varanasi | November 12, 2025
In a heartwarming cross-cultural celebration of faith and love, an Italian couple, Antonelia and Gloris, tied the knot in Varanasi following traditional Hindu rituals. The ceremony took place at the Nau Durga Temple in Shivala, where the duo took seven sacred vows (pheras) around the holy fire — embracing India’s ancient Sanatan tradition as a symbol of eternal union.
Faith Beyond Borders
The couple, both professionals based in Italy, had arrived in Varanasi three days prior to the ceremony. Though they had already been married in a Christian church in Italy, their deep spiritual inclination toward Indian customs and Hindu philosophy brought them to the holy city to sanctify their bond o...









