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Sikh Indian Wedding Photographer
There are many different Ceremonies that are associated with a Sikh Indian Wedding. I also have a page geared towards those having a Hindu Indian Wedding. This is a list of just a few of the possible ceremonies at a Sikh wedding.
The bride’s hands and feet are adorned with Mehndi to symbolize good luck and the love of a couple (the darker the color, the stronger the love). The women in the bride’s life also apply Mehndi to their palms to wish the bride well. The remainder of the ceremony entails traditional song and dance.
The Churrah is a ceremony in which the bride’s uncle gives her a set of bridal bangels that are soaked in rose water. Also, he wraps a shawl around the bride to represent the “giving away” of his niece. Kaliras (ornaments) are tied onto the bangels as a blessing. Once again, traditional song and dance commences for the remainder of the ceremony.
Traditional Sikh Wedding Ceremony“Prasad:”
At the end of the ceremony, guests will receive a very rich and delicious offering called “Prasad,’ which is made with flour, sugar and ghee (clarified butter). To respectfully receive this offering, remain seated and cup both hands together as the the Priest approaches you.
The Doli is performed after the Anand Karaj (Sikh Wedding Ceremony) and refers to the ceremony in which the bride leaves her parents home after her wedding.
I absolutely love photographing Indian Weddings. Sikh weddings have such a fun family oriented vibe to them with so much color, beauty and symbolism.
