A family from Jhadeli village in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district gave a mayra worth Rs 21.1 crore at a wedding, drawing wide attention on social media and among local residents, a NBT report stated. Mayra is a traditional custom in Rajasthan among Marwari communities where maternal uncles or brothers give gifts to their sisters and nieces or nephews during weddings. Considered the highest mayra ever recorded in the district, the event involved a grand display of cash, gold, land, and gifts.
The gifts were brought in four suitcases along with a large wedding procession. Around 600 to 700 members of the Potliya family arrived in 100 cars and 4 luxury buses to give mayra to their sister’s family. Locals said the celebration looked like a royal parade.
During the mayra ceremony, former BJP state president and Haryana in-charge Dr. Satish Poonia and public representative Hariram Kinwada were also present. The Potliya family includes an advocate, a bank manager, and a contractor.
One family member said, “Potliya family bhi kisi se kam thode hai.”
Previously, families from Shekhasani, Dhingasara, and Jakhan villages gave mayras of ₹13.71 crore, ₹8 crore, and ₹1 crore respectively.
However, concerns have also been raised about the growing scale of these events. Some users on social media questioned whether such displays of wealth set unrealistic expectations and social pressure.
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What was given in Mayra?
According to family members and locals, the mayra included 1 kg of gold, 15 kg of silver, 210 bighas of land, a petrol pump, a plot in Ajmer, Rs 1.51 crore in cash, clothes, vehicles, and one silver coin each to 500 families in Deh village. The total value came to Rs 21.11 crore.The gifts were brought in four suitcases along with a large wedding procession. Around 600 to 700 members of the Potliya family arrived in 100 cars and 4 luxury buses to give mayra to their sister’s family. Locals said the celebration looked like a royal parade.
Who gave the Mayra?
The mayra was given by brothers Bhawarlal Potliya, Ramchandra Potliya, Suresh Potliya, and Dr. Karan Potliya. They are uncle and cousins of groom Shreyansh, son of Jagveer Chhaba and Kamla. Jagveer Chhaba is a former state general secretary of the BJP.During the mayra ceremony, former BJP state president and Haryana in-charge Dr. Satish Poonia and public representative Hariram Kinwada were also present. The Potliya family includes an advocate, a bank manager, and a contractor.
One family member said, “Potliya family bhi kisi se kam thode hai.”
Not the first grand Mayra in Nagaur
This mayra follows several other high-value mayras in Nagaur. In the last week of April, Nathuram Sangwa from Sadokan village gave a mayra of ₹3.21 crore at his daughter Seema’s wedding in Moondwa. Since Seema has no brothers, her father fulfilled the traditional role.Previously, families from Shekhasani, Dhingasara, and Jakhan villages gave mayras of ₹13.71 crore, ₹8 crore, and ₹1 crore respectively.
A tradition of love, now under debate
Mayra is a traditional custom in Rajasthan where maternal uncles or brothers give gifts to their sisters and nieces or nephews during weddings. It is seen as a symbol of love and respect. In Nagaur, this tradition is celebrated on a large scale and is widely followed.However, concerns have also been raised about the growing scale of these events. Some users on social media questioned whether such displays of wealth set unrealistic expectations and social pressure.
