You must have heard the love story of Laila Majnu and Heer-Ranjha… but the love story of elderly retired soldier Kedar Singh in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand is a little different and unique. In 1962, when he was posted in the army, he married Lakshmi Devi.
The sudden demise of his wife in 2019 broke Kedar Singh from within, but their love is still alive. He has installed a life-size statue of his wife in the house and worships her by lighting a lamp day and night. Kedar Singh’s love story is an example for the entire village.
A love story has come to light in Farsali Valli Tilghar village of Kapkot tehsil, which is touching the hearts of the people. Here, former soldier Kedar Singh Koshyari has set a unique example of true love and dedication by installing a life-size statue of his late wife Lakshmi Devi in his house.
worship wife day and night
Kedar Singh, who had taken a vow to be with Lakshmi Devi for seven births in the year 1962, resolved to keep that promise even after the death of his wife. They perform puja every morning and evening by lighting a lamp in front of the idol and also share things related to their daily routine. This emotional bond of theirs remains a topic of discussion in the area.
married in 1962
This love story began in 1962, when Kedar Singh was posted in the Indian Army and was serving the country in Arunachal Pradesh. After marriage, they decided to take voluntary retirement and return to their village and together they took up the responsibilities of life.
Deeply shocked by wife’s death
Lakshmi Devi died suddenly during a wedding ceremony on 7 December 2019, leaving Kedar Singh deeply shocked. Bearing this grief, he decided to keep his wife’s memories alive and in the year 2020 got her life-size statue made and installed in the house.
No children, Kedar Singh living with nephew
Due to not having children, Kedar Singh today lives with his nephew and daughter-in-law, who take care of him. Even at this stage of his age, his love and faith in his wife remains unwavering. Even today he sits in front of the statue and talks to it, as if Goddess Lakshmi is still with him.
This unique story of Kedar Singh gives the message that true love transcends the boundaries of time and death – and this very sentiment is making him an example among the people.