A day before the wedding. Close relatives have gathered and are enjoying a dinner. (From left to right): Swathi, Belagavi girl, Sahana (the bride), Jagdish, Mumbai uncle, Salila.
Groom's mother welcomes the brides party. Venue of wedding: Mahaveer Bhawan, Mudabidri
Girl washing the foot of the bride (before entering the wedding hall).
Now, the bridegroom's party has arrived (after visiting the temple). The parents of the groom are standing to the right of the groom.
The priest joins the hands of the groom and bride. Bride's parents (Mr. and Mrs. K.P.Indra) are standing between the bride and the groom. The groom's mother is behind the groom.
The groom garlands the bride: one of several rituals of the wedding. Seven rounds ("saptapadi") around the holy fire is supposed to be THE event signifying the holy matrimony.
