After the morning’s hustle & bustle of the wedding & several rituals, it is time for the couple & family to relax as well bond. It is time for Nalangu, a custom common in most hindu/brahmin-south indian weddings.   Of …

If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know how much I love the engagement shoot a.k.a outdoor shoots. These photos make a wonderful addition to the wedding photo collection as they are different from the traditional set-up. Usually the couple …

I’ve been curious to know what these decorative conical things are I see on most brahmin wedding muhurtham stages. So after some research, here’s what we have!   The ornate metal cones (back in the day, perhaps made of gold, …

It’s always great see your article being published in a print magazine.. Here’s one about getting ready session published in the May issue of Wedding Vows.   Weddings are a once in a lifetime event.  The most important day as you …

Saptha padhi (or the seven steps) is a tamil brahmin wedding ritual which is the culmination of the religious ceremony thereby finalising the marriage.  Holding the bride’s foot, the groom walks guides the bride through the seven steps. The belief …

Prior to the wedding, the groom is brought in a procession that includes his close family & friends (usually in a car or on a female horse but sometimes even an elephant, decorated with flowers!!). This is called Jaana Vasam …

One of the rituals that is a sure-shot hit among the wedding audience and one that brings forth laughter and candid moments in a South Indian Wedding is the Kasi yatra. Kids and the adults alike enjoy this ritual where …

There are an handful of moments in my life which I can call divine. The top of that list is when I tied the knot to my wife. Picture this, there are at least a thousand guests in the hall …