Sonali & Vaishnav

When two ancient cultures collide

Chaos Kalyanam.

tHe scene of the crime

Tamarind Tree, Bangalore. A beautiful venue built around an ancient Tamarind tree drenched in old world charm.

Dakshina Kodukkal (the rice blessing)

Receiving blessings from elders in traditional Malayali fashion.

readying the 'thaalams'

The bridesmaid's get their Thaalams (trays) on with a oil lamp on a bed of roses.

The Mandarai (Tying of the turbans)

The Badaga Tribe readies the groom and father of the Bride in their traditional attire.

The bride's walk

Being escorted to the Pandal (altar) by the bridesmaids

Hey ah oh (a tribal chant)

The customary Badaga Groom's march to the brides village (in this case altar) accompanied by the Hathikkodhu chant.

The muhurtham (tying the knot)

When two completely different cultures merged in ceremony.

The Groom's parents.

Judy Garland the beagle and friends

Getiing our 'aata' on

Learning the traditional and compulsory post-marriage Badaga tribal dance

KErala Sadya (kerala feast)

Wrapping the day up with a Kerala Sadya and a Food Coma.