Mass wedding in India features 2,143 couples

June 9 (UPI) -- It was a day of celebration in Baran, India, when 2,143 couples exchanged their vows in under 6 hours, breaking two world records.

A registered trust called Shri Mahaveer Goshala Kalyan Sansthan organized the mass wedding, which included both Hindu and Muslim marriages.

The event lasted less than 6 hours, breaking the Guinness World Records for the most couples married in 12 hours and the most couples married in 24 hours.

Each couple received a blessing from officials including Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot and Cabinet Minister Pramod Jain Bhaya.

The trust presented each couple with gifts including jewelry. a mattress with bedding, kitchen utensils, a television and a refrigerator.

Officials said the goal of the event was to help underprivileged couples get married and start their lives together.