Wedding Planning Tips

Songs and dances are quintessential features of Indian weddings. The Sangeet is one such occasion that precludes the actual wedding – a perfect opportunity for the would-be bride and the groom to rejoice their last days of bachelorhood and their families to have lots and lots of fun and celebrate …

The rituals and process in a Hindu wedding vary widely. Nevertheless, the Hindu wedding ceremony at its core is essentially a Vedic yajna ritual and three key rituals are almost universal: Kanyadaan, Panigrahana, and Saptapadi—which are respectively, giving away of his daughter by the father, voluntarily holding hands near the …

In Hindu culture, a wedding is known as Vivaha, with the ceremony termed Vivaah Sanskar in North India and Kalyanam in the South. Marriage holds significant value for Hindus, and their wedding ceremonies are marked by vibrant celebrations that can last for several days. The homes of both the bride …

Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is the capital of India’s West Bengal state. Founded as an East India Company trading post, it was India’s capital under the British Raj from 1773–1911. Today it’s known for its grand colonial architecture, art galleries and cultural festivals. It’s also home to Mother House, headquarters of …

Chennai, on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is home to Fort St. George, built in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company trading outpost, when it …

In a traditional wedding, the wedding party refers to the group of people participating in the ceremony with the bride and groom (formally, bridegroom). The bridal party consists of the maid of honor (matron of honor if she is married) and the bridesmaids. The groom is accompanied by the best …

Hyderabad is the capital of southern India’s Telangana state. A major center for the technology industry, it’s home to many upscale restaurants and shops. Its historic sites include Golconda Fort, a former diamond-trading center that was once the Qutb Shahi dynastic capital. The Charminar, a 16th-century mosque whose 4 arches …

Birthdays are special as it comes once a year and it should be celebrated for several reasons. A birthday is a time when a person acknowledges the anniversary of his or her birth. … Often, birthdays are celebrated with a gift, party, or some other special act. There are reasons …

Pune is a sprawling city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. It was once the base of the Peshwas (prime ministers) of the Maratha Empire, which lasted from 1674 to 1818. It’s known for the grand Aga Khan Palace, built in 1892 and now a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, …

Weddings are a celebration of love and commitment, and can also be a celebration of the couple’s religion and culture. One such ceremony that you might not be so familiar with? A Hindu wedding ceremony. Whether you’re invited as a guest, attending as a member of the wedding party, or …