Wedding Day 1- Satyanarayan Bhagwan ki K

Puja (prayer) Blessings for the upcoming Wedding

We started in the morning and were finished around 3pm with this ritual- it was beautiful, with a sacred fire, and many chants and prayers. We felt honored to be present and send all our best energy into that circle for the most unforgettable wedding week ever for our dear friend Vishy and also for his lovely family. (Note: most Indians find this part boring 🤣 but i loved it cause it was new and of course rituals make me feel very connected).

I wore a teal silk Saree that Nani (Vishys relative) gifted me last year. Varanasi is known for its silk and particularly silk sarees :)

The red paint on the feet is called Aalta- it’s a natural dye from the beetle leaves and sindur.
It’s a symbol of auspiciousness, fertility, and marital bliss. Primarily used during weddings, festivals (like Durga Puja), and by classical dancers, it represents femininity, heritage, and the welcoming of divinity.

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