In India, wedding celebrations are big and lively, but the aftermath of a breakup often happens quietly. Many marriages end in separation, but it's usually kept private. But this man from Haryana, who got married two years ago, threw a party not to celebrate his anniversary, but for his divorce.

The idea of divorce celebrations, popular in some countries, appears to be becoming more common in India. A video that went viral on social media shows the man posing for a photo with a mannequin, which is thought to represent his wife.

The man, wearing a garland, stands next to the mannequin in front of a backdrop with their wedding photo, marriage date, and divorce date. Three identical cakes are placed on tables decorated with flowers.

As per the News18 report, Manjeet and Komal married in 2020, but their relationship became sour over time, eventually leading to their separation. The video of his divorce celebration quickly went viral, gaining a lot of likes and comments.

Other incidents of divorce party

Earlier this year, a video of a woman celebrating her divorce with a dance party went viral on the internet. The woman danced to a popular Bollywood track that portrays marriage as a lifelong struggle. In her purple outfit, she danced to "Zor Ka Jhatka" while her friends cheered her on.

The man’s divorce celebration sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some praising it while others criticized it. One comment read, “Divorce should not be celebrated at all. Yes, it frees you from a toxic relationship. Yes, it liberates you from a narcissist. Yes, it’s good for your mental health. Yes, you can heal from the trauma. But if we start celebrating divorce, people will be afraid to get married. The number of proud single mothers is already rising, and absent fathers can cause trauma for children.”Another comment on Facebook read, “I am happy for the man she divorced.”