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VIJAYAPURA: Gender equality took a giant leap as brides and grooms tied mangalsutra around each other's necks in the district's Muddebihal taluk on Monday. As soon as the mangalsutra was tied in the traditional manner, the brides immediately took charge and returned the favours by tying mangalsutra around the grooms' neck. The Ilakal seer said equality reigned in this wedding, referring to both boy and girl tying the mangalsutra to each other. Just then, thousands of well-wishers blessed the couples - Amit and Priya; Prabhuraj and Ankita - with a shower of petals since akshata (coloured rice grains) was banned. Copies of 'Vachana Sudhe - Lingayat Dharma' were distributed to the attendees..