The PhotoHunt theme this week is “Music”
Another subject that I always enjoy showing you, is the Hindu wedding that MJ and I attended a couple of years ago.
Before the ceremony, the groom and his family and friends are led in a procession to the temple by musicians playing a drum called a “Tavil” and a double-reeded instrument called a “Nadaswaram”. The Nadaswaram is considered a very auspicious instrument, and is generally played at temples and weddings. As always, please click on the images for a much better look!
*Note that the groom here should be riding an elephant, or at the very least, a horse. For various reasons, among which I believe is that he was chicken, that didn’t happen.*
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Carver says
Great shots and perfect for the theme. Happy weekend.
EastCoastLife says
I have grown to love Indian music. I especially like watching the dancers sing and dance to the music in Indian movies.
YTSL says
Great photos — full of interesting details. 🙂
jams o donnell says
Great photo. I bet it was a wonderful wedding day! Happy weekend
upto6only says
never seen not attended any hindu weddings.great photoshappy weekend
gengen says
Oh how entertaining those musicians…Happy hunting….
Furkidsmom says
Those are great! Ours is up too.Sniffie and the Florida Furkids
Manang Kim says
I love the rhythm of Indian music. Happy weekend!mine is here My Life’s Journey in Focus
Sherry at EX Marks the Spot says
Very interesting post. I love to get information to go along with photos.
Alice Audrey says
This is so cool! I love your little slice of culture stuff, even if the groom is a whuss. I got your link all fixed up on my blogroll.
Mrs Mecomber says
What?! No elephants?!Happy Photo Hunting! I hope you get a chance to visit my post today at New York Traveler.net. Happy trails!
Daisy says
I'll bet the music is a big part of the ambiance of the ceremony. I wish I could have heard it!
Rambling Woods says
What an interesting ceremony…I always knew you could be your own domain RJ….