Eric Rolph Photography

Thank you P. Here Nitasha and Calen marry in a traditional Hindu marriage ceremony -- a fascinating and wonderful affair from shoe ransoming to tying the knot between the two (Ganthibandhan) and rounds around the fire (Mangalfera / Saptapadi). And, at this moment, the couple participate in a mantra where they toss rice, signifying sustenance, into a sacred fire that symbolizes the illumination of the mind, knowledge and happiness. The fire also acts as a clean and pure witness to the ceremony. The priest helps to feed the sacred fire with purified butter, Ghee, that symbolizes devotion and sacrafice.

PhOtOnQuAnTiQuE	Love it, Eric can you tell us more about it, the what who how ?
Eric Rolph	Thank you P. Here Nitasha and Calen marry in a traditional Hindu marriage ceremony -- a fascinating and wonderful affair from shoe ransoming to tying the knot between the two (Ganthibandhan) and rounds around the fire (Mangalfera / Saptapadi). And, at this moment, the couple participate in a mantra where they toss rice, signifying sustenance, into a sacred fire that symbolizes the illumination of the mind, knowledge and happiness. The fire also acts as a clean and pure witness to the ceremony. The priest helps to feed the sacred fire with purified butter, Ghee, that symbolizes devotion and sacrafice.
PhOtOnQuAnTiQuE	This is so cool, beautiful, interesting and awesome... Must have been such a great experience to witness =) Merci for sharing with us Eric. Hope you are healthy happy and curious =)

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