Photos: Observer photographer provides inside look at an Indian wedding

The Observer’s Vansh Patel offers photos from a wedding he recently attended and explains the symbolism

Vansh Patel, Staff Photographer|November 27, 2022

  • A statue of Lord Ganesha, or Ganesh, the elephant-headed Hindu god of beginnings, who is traditionally worshipped before any major enterprise and is the patron of intellecutals, bankers, scribes and authors.

    Vansh Patel

  • A picture of the table decor commonly used among Indian Weddings.

    Vansh Patel

  • The Bride and Groom’s swing before the Oonchal. The chain of the swing signifies the eternal bond between the couple and Almighty (Lord Ganesha).

    Vansh Patel

  • The setup for the Vidhi (Pithi Ceremony). The vidhi is a set of ceremonies that take place before the wedding, the Pithi Ceremony indicates that the bride has entered into adulthood and is ready for the marriage.

    Vansh Patel

  • The dinner area outside of the wedding hall inside the Crowne Plaza in Albany, New York.

    Vansh Patel

  • Pumpkins with an inscription reading “Neal & Mallory,” the names of the bride and groom sit on a table on Nov 26, 2022.

    Vansh Patel

  • A picture of the main fountains inside another courtyard with Koi Fish swimming around in the Crowne Plaza located in Albany, New York, on Nov. 26, 2022.

    Vansh Patel

  • A picture of a courtyard outside the wedding hall inside the Crowne Plaza in Albany, New York on Nov. 25, 2022.

    Vansh Patel
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