Yellapur: A 24-Year old Hasan Rahim Khan, converted to Hinduism and became Rahul Arya, so that he could marry his sweetheart Yashoda Honnegowda, aged 19.

The marriage took place at the Shiva temple here on 31st May, Wednesday. Rituals related to the conversion were performed prior to the marriage. Arya, a construction worker, said he and Yashoda were in love for the past four years and that the marriage did not face opposition from either family.

Members of the bride’s family blessed the couple at the marriage. Arya said that he did not face any pressure or threat for or against converting to Hinduism.