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.

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

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).

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.

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

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

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.

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