Maharashtra family celebrates birth of first girl in two centuries with chariot parade
In Beed, Maharashtra, a family marked the arrival of Gargi, their first female child in almost 200 years, by organizing a massive chariot procession complete with traditional music, cymbals, and dancing. Gargi’s grandfather described her birth as a stroke of immense luck, while her father noted that daughters provide a special kind of happiness. The family's festive gesture has been widely appreciated for promoting a positive outlook toward the birth of girls.