Where do I begin........ I will try to explain as much as I can, But if you ever get a chance to experience this, don't pass it up...... WOW!
First of all, all the men meet in one place and all the women meet in another and they eat.... At some point, the band starts a procession, all the men lead the way, all wearing these hats (not sure of the name), then the groom rides along on his horse, all the while, separating the women from the men..... The women follow behind the horse......
We finally end up at the wedding hall where the groom meets the mother and other ladies... They place dots on his forehead and they also try to pinch his nose.... This is suppose to mean something - as to whether he's going to be hen picked or in control of his house..... He actually keeps them from pinching his nose by covering it with a handkerchief....
Then at some point the bride comes out to meet him. After a few ceremonial things happen, they make their way inside..... Understand, while all this is going on, the family is inside on stage meeting and greeting the other family...... You see, these people don't know each other at all..... The bride and groom may have met maybe once or twice before this ceremony takes place..... This is what they call a planned wedding. If you look real close, the bride and groom don't look very happy... Actually they're quite scared.
After a little break, the bride and groom settle into this little area for the ceremony..... Not that many people witness this, as everyone is in another hall eating and talking.... You see, during this whole event there are all these different things going on.... In our world everyone is focused on the bride and groom..... Here, they're eating talking and barely paying attention..... During this part especially, I was even pulled away to go to some other function. So, I never saw the ending.... Who cares? Was the feeling I got..... But then for the next 3 days, they have different receptions and parties... Then everything is back to normal....... By the way, this wedding took place on a Thursday morning. It started around 11am...
This is some sights and sounds of when the groom meets the mother and the other ladies as he comes up to the hall......
4 comments:
Whew! I don't think I want to marry an Idian woman! Don't think so!
But fantastic and very detailed report! I'm going to start to use you for the eleven Oclock news as our India reporter!
That must have been for some very rich people! This wedding cost a fortune! How many people were there? 500 or so?
Hey Bro, what was that spot on your forhead? Awesome video though and seems your really having a good time.
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