Vijayaraghavan, 79, had been a resident of the home since 2019. Life had given him more than his share of loneliness, but he carried it with dignity. Years later, in 2024, Sulochana, 75, arrived at the same home. At first, they were simply companions, sharing meals, conversations, and stories of lives lived. Slowly, what began as friendship grew into a bond of affection, a warmth that filled the spaces in their days.
It was not a whirlwind romance but something gentler, steadier, the kind of love that grows quietly with shared silences and small gestures. One day, the thought of spending the rest of their lives together no longer seemed like a dream, but a simple truth waiting to be embraced.
On July 7, surrounded by fellow residents, staff, and dignitaries, Vijayaraghavan and Sulochana tied the knot under the Special Marriage Act. The ceremony was made even more meaningful by the presence of Kerala’s Higher Education Minister R. Bindu and city mayor M.K. Varghese, who stood as witnesses to this unusual but deeply moving union. The Social Justice Department, which oversees the home, organised the wedding as a gesture of support for the couple’s wish to be together. Minister Bindu later shared how honoured she felt to witness such a heartfelt moment.
The photographs and videos of their wedding, Vijayaraghavan in simple white, Sulochana in a bright saree with flowers in her hair have since made their way across social media. For many, the images carried a message more profound than words: love does not fade with years, nor does it belong only to the young. It is patient, timeless, and waiting for anyone who is willing to open their heart.
In a world often rushing past the elderly, this story has offered a pause, a reminder that everyone longs for companionship, for a hand to hold, for someone to share laughter and tears with.
Source / Image Credit : The Hindu