A 24-year-old woman from Vadodara in Gujarat, Kshama Bindu, has sent shockwaves through the conservative city by announcing that she would be marrying herself in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony on June 11.

However, law experts are of the view that  'sologamy'  (self-marriage) is not recognised under the Hindu Marriage Act and therefore has no legal standing in India.

In response to those who call the self-wedding a mere gimmick for publicity, Bindu said she was already popular on social media as an influencer.

"What I am actually trying to portray is that women matter," she said.

Bindu, who works for a private company, said she wished to break stereotypes and inspire others who are "tired of finding true love or getting divorced multiple times".

Bindu also claimed that her marriage will be the first instance of sologamy in India.

“I have observed that unlike in the West, self-marriages are not popular in India. Hence, I have decided to start this trend and inspire others. People may not like my idea, I am confident that I am doing the right thing," she said.

Bindu also said that her parents have supported her decision. After completing the rituals of her wedding ceremony, Bindu plans to go for a two-week honeymoon to Goa.