Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A wedding blessing in a decorated hall with white drapery and flower arrangements on a pillar. A seated bride in a red and gold sari with a gold headpiece and pink and white flower garland sits beside a groom in a white shirt with a white and red garland, both with palms pressed together. An older woman in a grey sari with gold border and red shawl, wearing glasses and a white garland, bends forward offering a blessing. A man in white with an orange shawl and white garland stands behind her. A woman in a red and gold sari and a boy in a dark jacket stand at left. Approximately six people are visible.

More like this

Open the gallery
A wedding blessing in an indoor hall with white drapes and a gold-coloured pedestal. A seated groom in a white shirt with white and red garlands presses his palms together in greeting. Beside him, a bride in a red and gold sari with gold jewellery and a flower-decorated hairstyle looks down. A woman in a red blouse and a grey-and-gold sari sprinkles or applies turmeric from her hand onto the groom's head, while a man in white with an orange-red shawl and garlands stands behind, raising his hand. Standing at left are a woman in a red sari with gold border and a young boy in a dark jacket and white shirt.2013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16A wedding ceremony photograph in a decorated hall with white drapes and floral arrangements. A bride in a dark green silk sari with gold jewellery and a gold maang tikka sits on the floor, smiling, with flower garlands around her neck. Beside her, a groom in a white dhoti and shirt with a gold-bordered shawl sits with palms cupped, also wearing garlands. Around them, women in red, pink, yellow and purple saris and a standing man in a green-and-gold silk shawl and white dhoti look on, some holding brass plates and lamps. Several people gather closely around the couple during the ritual.2013-09-16A wedding ceremony in a decorated hall with a white draped backdrop and floral arrangements of orchids, lilies and red heliconia. A bride in a red and orange silk sari with gold jewellery and a garland stands beside a groom in white dhoti and shirt with a white garland; they hold hands together while a priest in a green cloth kneels in the foreground. Around them stand relatives in saris and dhotis, some in orange shawls and garlands, and a small boy in a dark suit. A man in a white dhoti with a bare upper body and a white shawl stands to the right.2013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16A wedding ceremony under a canopy of hanging orange flowers and green leaves. A bride in a red sari with floral garlands and gold jewellery sits beside a groom in a white dhoti and white turban with red and white flower garlands, both with palms pressed together. A priest in a green-and-gold garment kneels before them, holding ritual items. Brass oil lamps with flames stand around, and clay pots with flowers sit in front. Standing guests in saris and white dhotis watch, one holding hands together in a respectful gesture. A watermarked archive photo of a traditional Tamil-style marriage ritual.2013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16 +1 copiesSeptember 16 20132013-09-16A wedding ceremony in a floral-decorated hall with pink and white garlands hanging overhead. An elderly man in white shirt and white dhoti raises his hand in blessing toward the couple while another man in white holds something in his palm. A bare-chested priest in a green silk shawl and white dhoti stands at left. The groom wears a white turban, white dhoti and a garland of white and red flowers, with palms pressed together in greeting. The bride wears an orange and gold silk saree, gold jewellery, bangles and a flower-decorated hairstyle, hands folded. Several onlookers in white and red sarees stand nearby.2013-09-16A wedding-ceremony photograph in a decorated hall with pink and white draping and a golden-brown pillar. A bride in an orange silk sari with gold bangles and a hair ornament sits on the ground beside a groom in white dhoti and shirt, both garlanded with white jasmine and pink and red flower garlands. The bride reaches toward a silver tray of fruit, flowers and sweets held by an older man in a white shirt and orange shawl wearing a flower garland, and a woman in a grey sari with gold border stands to the right. A young boy in a navy jacket stands behind them and a woman in a red and gold sari stands at the left edge.2013-09-16A wedding ceremony under a decorated canopy with white drapery and floral arrangements. A bride in a red and gold sari with a gold headpiece and bangles stands with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a long garland of white jasmine, pink and red flowers and red apples. A groom in white dhoti and shirt, also garlanded, bows his head while a woman in pink and blue sari holds a lit brass oil lamp and an aarti plate near him. On the left a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a green shawl and gold necklaces smiles beside the couple, and an older man in white stands at right. Four physical people are prominent in the scene.2013-09-16