Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Wedding Traditions in India

Pictures and text are the copyright of photographer Bharat Mirchandani.                                                          
  The Chudi Ceremony










                                                            The Sehrabandi Ceremony








The Mehndi Ceremony






The Baraat



                          The Sindoor Ceremony


The Tikka/Tilak Ceremony

The Bride's father applies Tilak to his son-in-law.


The Vedic Wedding Ceremony, 'Vivaha'



The 'Varmala' Ceremony