My day would start with a cup of hot tea that I didn’t make, followed by a savory breakfast. Lunch and dinner was always lavish with multiple courses and in between all these, there were various kinds on sweets, both syrupy and dried. We Bengalis love to eat and in my house, whenever there is any celebration, food-talk happen before anything else. For folks who are not aware, my brother just got married which is why I was out of action for past few weeks. He stepped into a new stage of life with a broad smile on his face, holding his cheerful wife’s hand and together, they look an adorable, happy couple.
The last three weeks just flew by in absolute happiness. I met my cousins, uncle and aunties after a real long time and we had a blast. We re-visited some childhood memories, laughed out loud and made some new memories to last a lifetime. It’s moment like these when I wish there was no geographical distance between us, I wish we were all staying under one roof and I wish we could see each other everyday, even if just for a cup of tea.
I took tons of pictures captured every single moment possible, but most of them are too personal to share out here. However, I filtered out some specific photos for you lovelies. It’s mainly the traditions and rituals that are done before the wedding, the many many ceremonies that are too complicated for me to understand. I just enjoy the vibrant colors and the fun that comes along with it!
jehanne
I was told by a friend from Calcutta that Bengali sweets are the best especially the wedding theme ones, so now you justhave to share the recipes here! The wedding looked fabulous, and so colourful..good job on the photography, u captured it so well.
IshitaUnblogged
I was absolutely waiting for this post.... firstly, good wishes to the newly wed couple. And bless you for sharing the gorgeous pictures and a bit of Bengali tradition. Love you for this. I'm sharing, stumbling, pinning, tweeting:)
deepa
I was waiting for your special post on wedding 🙂 And guess what waiting period has been paid off well by your wonderful shots...Everything looks so beautiful through your lens...Would love to see you decked up in saree...Post some pic na (FB) that topor, jol shinkho, ghoti has been captured so well....
Radhika@JustHomemade
Kana, What a colorful wedding!
I love rituals and these look so interesting..
I'm sure you had a great time! You plan on posting some wedding recipes too?
Kankana Saxena
Thanks darling 🙂 Yeah, it was a blast! These days most wedding menus has become more national than being local. At least that was the case at our place. There were few typical bengali dishes made but I doubt if I can do justice to those. I will still try 🙂
Lail | With A Spin
Welcome back, Kankana. The pictures speak how beautiful the wedding must have been. Congrats to your brother and the entire family.
Arch
The pictures are just so amazing and vibrant. And a brother's wedding is so very special. The wedding customs in each state are so very different and you've captured it so well.
sulagna
Oh Kankana this made me so happy...big smile happening here. Inspie of being in India i abrely get to attend weddings in family because of our work. And its only someone who is so fond of the rituals and the details who can capture the jol shonko, the ghoti with the sindoor drawn swastik, the paan pata, the jaati, the gorgeous topor, biyer pidi ...ohhh beautiful !!
so glad to have you back.a.cha one request, put up some biye related Banagali recipe please..maybe like puli pithey, or even koraishutir kochuri 🙂
Kankana Saxena
Thanks Sulagna 🙂 Aare Bengali wedding menu has changed completely. Mei bari te khabar had Chinese, chaat, north indian.. all mixed and so was amader barite for reception party. But I like your idea and may be I can eventually share some dish on the same line 🙂
Reem
My heart just skipped a beat seeing these beautiful pics....
Every pic speak of a beautiful moment n million emotions.... I can only imagine how beautiful it must have been...
But babe I'm dying to see your saree.... 😉
Love these pics!
Eha
What a beautiful meaningful experience to share for one from another tradition: lovely photos - I guess for those of us who come to visit your wonderful blog, it would have been helpful to have a few names/explanations so we knew what we were seeing . . . good luck to all concerned . . .
Kankana Saxena
Thanks Eha. I understand your point. But the fact is, I myself don't understand half the rituals and if I sit down to write or explain, it would take multiple posts. I bet people will get bored 😀
Soma
You are right...now a days some of the traditions are getting blurred. Beautiful pictures.
ushnish ghosh
Dear Kankana
simply awesome photography. I take note all the photographs has been focused on the subject keeping rest blurred .
Nami | JOC
Welcome back, and congratulations to your brother and new sister-in-law! Must have been one happy day with wedding and your b-day! 🙂 Love the colors you show in the pictures. Absolutely beautiful. My husband is in India now (for the past 2 weeks). I wish I could tag along!
Joyti
OOO, looks gorgeous! And it looks like fun.
AND congrats to your brother and his new wife 🙂
Colette @ JFF!
This is so lovely.
I've never been to a Bengali wedding and your post is so enjoyable.
Congrats to your brother and new sister-in-law!
Soma
So happy to see the familiar scenes. My memories are still so fresh. I ams eeing a jawl-shonkho after a long time. The only thing I didn't understand is, the bride's hands look very non-Bengali. The bangles are NOT usually seen on any Bengali bride's arms. Are those special to your family? I have seen them on Marwari brides.
Kankana Saxena
Thanks Soma 🙂 That's the ritual in the girl's family, where 'shaka' and 'pola' they wear after wedding on some other day with some other ritual. But the bangles yeah, these days every body wears, I guess! When we did ' bou boron' at our place, Mom gave her 'shaka' and 'pola' from our side and made her wore. After that, her hand looked like typical bengali bou 🙂
Pamela
Hi Kankana - Just loved the pictures...Reminded me of my wedding days.. the rituals... the food.. and the colors....
Chitrangada
What can I say...running out of words. Thanks a lot for sharing these pics and moments with us. Feeling a bit home sick. Have a great time at home.
Archana
This is such a beautiful post! Kankana....Congratulations to your brother! Marriages are such a huge part of Indian culture...the traditions, the vibrant colors, the festive atmosphere and the pomp-&-show make Indian weddings just so remarkable!
indugetscooking
Vibrant images! Congrats to the family on the addition of a new member...Wish you lots of happy times together
beena
hey the pics are wonderful...