
20/07/2025
Himachal brothers marry one woman, embrace Hatti tradition of polyandry; netizens find ‘origins from Mahabharata’
Brothers Pradeep and Kapil Negi from Himachal's Shillai village married the same woman named Sunita Chauhan, while embracing the tribal tradition of polyandry. Their videos have quickly gained widespread attention from social media. Netizens have found its origins from Mahabharata.
The trio stated there was no pressure on them when they finalised their decision. Traditional folk songs and dances brought vibrant energy to the ceremony, which started on July 12 and continued for three days in the Trans-Giri region of Sirmaur district.
Originating from Kunhat village, Sunita expressed that she knew about the tradition beforehand and made her choice freely, highlighting her respect for the connection they share.
Pradeep, a native of Shillai village, holds a government job, whereas his younger brother Kapil is employed abroad.
Although Kapil lives overseas, he said that through this marriage, “we're ensuring support, stability and love for our wife as a united family”, adding, “We've always believed in transparency.”
"We followed the tradition publicly as we are proud of it and it was a joint decision," PTI quoted Pradeep as saying.