Bibaho – The Actual Wedding Ceremony

January 30, 2008

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The wedding feast.

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Bride

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Groom

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J’s ride

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My Mum, J and my FIL. The Bor Jatri (Boy’s family) arrives.

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My father offers J many things, he is asking J to marry me.

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J accepted, so J and I exchange garlands.

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My father does the Samprodan or Kanyadan (giving away of the bride)

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We make offerings to the fire

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Putting puffed rice in the fire

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Did it 3 times

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After J has already put the sindoor on my head, my mum and grandma put it on me as a blessing.

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The end of the ceremony.

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With my parents

Entry Filed under: India, Wedding. .

2 Comments Add your own

  • 1. Jessica  |  January 30, 2008 at 9:15 pm

    OMG, you look awesome!!! I LOVE your makeup, your dress, even the way you are looking off to the side in the forth photo. I might need to post that photo on my blog ;) .

    Jess

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  • 2. Srilatha  |  January 31, 2008 at 4:53 pm

    Very nice indeed. Absolutely beautiful clothes for you and Jeff. Great food – made me want to lick my screen :)

    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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