60 years after their arranged marriage, their kids gave them a second wedding

For Akkamah and Sanibabu, getting the chance to celebrate their marriage with their family was indescribable. Photos: iCreation Studio

Theirs was an arranged marriage in 1959. Sanibabu Appanna was 23 and Akkamah Babully Suman Challam just 13 years old when they tied the knot – or rather, when he tied the thali – signifying their commitment to each other 60 years ago.

To mark their diamond anniversary this year, the couple’s family surprised them with wedding ceremony for their renewal of vows, an occasion that saw them dressed for marriage once again, including full makeup and henna for the bride along with a new silk saree and dhoti for the couple.