Even though in the modern era grooms travel to the wedding venue on costly vehicles, the tradition of grooms riding horses exists till today.
If you have never thought about why people follow this tradition, here is and an interesting historical anecdote to the age old tradition.
When kings and royals belonging tied the nuptial knot, they had to defeat their opponent in war riding horses. This means, the battle was only conducted for the bride to choose the best contending.
Similarly, lord Krishna had also fought a war to win the heart of his wife Rukmani. Thereafter the tradition is being practiced.
Though the tradition of war no longer exists, but the historical convention of grooms riding horses to fetch the bride is still rampant. This also advocates the groom’s position among other males who would desire the same position.
This apart, horses are even considered as the symbol of power and virtue.
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