The Sanskrit word for marriage is Vivaha. The Vivaha ceremony is a symbolic and sacred combination of rituals and traditions, creating a union that supports a man and woman throughout their married life.
The bridegroom arrives first and waits under the wedding mandap for the bride.
Tonight at sunset I attended a wedding on the beach for Gwen and Jesse which they invited me to a couple evenings back. They have been in Goa for 6 weeks and have been attending the drop ins at Kranti and have become friends of the Shala here. It was an honor to be invited. She looked absolutely gorgeous and was decked out head to toe in traditional Indian wedding attire in here sari and jewellery and Jesse in traditional clothing as well. The mandap was draped in the most beautiful orange and pink fabrics. The ceremony was beautiful - I just love watching ceremonies in other cultures. I think this was such an incredible experience for them both.
Earlier this morning I started my day with Ashtanga self practice Primary Series. I was super stiff when I started but like always felt amazing afterwards. Lindsay and I headed into Chaude to get some bindies and Indian sweets to take home. The man that drove Beatrix and I home from Palolem yesterday on his scooter and would accept money was waiting for me just as he said and took us to Chaude and again wouldn't accept money. Karma Karma Karma - amazing Karma will be bestowed upon him. I just love the people here. We ran into Faye, Ellie and Helen there.
Came back and chilled on the beach for a few hours and then I headed to Palolem to see Dashana for my henna. It's beautiful. Got back just in time for the wedding.
Afterwards Gwen and Jesse invited us to their home for food and to celebrate with them. Ellie fed us all Indian sweets as it's tradition.
I will miss this place and all the wonderful ladies of Kranti! xoxoxo
Namaste
J
The bridegroom arrives first and waits under the wedding mandap for the bride.
Tonight at sunset I attended a wedding on the beach for Gwen and Jesse which they invited me to a couple evenings back. They have been in Goa for 6 weeks and have been attending the drop ins at Kranti and have become friends of the Shala here. It was an honor to be invited. She looked absolutely gorgeous and was decked out head to toe in traditional Indian wedding attire in here sari and jewellery and Jesse in traditional clothing as well. The mandap was draped in the most beautiful orange and pink fabrics. The ceremony was beautiful - I just love watching ceremonies in other cultures. I think this was such an incredible experience for them both.
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| Helen and Faye |
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| Julia |
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| Jesse |
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| Gwen |
Earlier this morning I started my day with Ashtanga self practice Primary Series. I was super stiff when I started but like always felt amazing afterwards. Lindsay and I headed into Chaude to get some bindies and Indian sweets to take home. The man that drove Beatrix and I home from Palolem yesterday on his scooter and would accept money was waiting for me just as he said and took us to Chaude and again wouldn't accept money. Karma Karma Karma - amazing Karma will be bestowed upon him. I just love the people here. We ran into Faye, Ellie and Helen there.
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| Selfie on the back of the motorcyle taxi |
Came back and chilled on the beach for a few hours and then I headed to Palolem to see Dashana for my henna. It's beautiful. Got back just in time for the wedding.
Afterwards Gwen and Jesse invited us to their home for food and to celebrate with them. Ellie fed us all Indian sweets as it's tradition.
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| Lindsay in the candlelight when the generator stopped |
I will miss this place and all the wonderful ladies of Kranti! xoxoxo
Namaste
J
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