Beautiful Bengali Bride 4, a photo from West Bengal, East

Photographer's Note

The Saptapadi (Sanskrit for seven steps/feet, c.f. Latin cognates septem+pedes) or the saat pheras is perhaps the most important component of Vedic Hindu weddings. The couple conduct seven circuits of the Holy Fire (Agni), which is considered a witness to the vows they make each other. In some regions, sashes worn by the bride and groom are tied together for this ceremony. Elsewhere, the groom holds the bride's right hand in his own right hand. Each circuit of the consecrated fire is led by either the bride or the groom, varying by community and region. Usually, the bride leads the groom in the first circuit. In North India, the first six circuits are led by the bride, and the final one by the groom. In Central India, the bride leads the first three or four circuits. With each circuit, the couple makes a specific vow to establish some aspect of a happy relationship and household for each other.

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lousat (139926) 2011-03-08 3:33

Beautiful bride and beautiful pic too,what a magic light inside and what a magic moment.Very good crop,sharpness and a lot of colors very very spectacular.Thanks for share,have a nice day,Luciano

lakshmip1949 (19081) 2011-03-08 8:06

Namaskara Nilotpal,

I like the wedding shots you have been uploading. All our hindu weddings are almost the same except there are a few variations. Here, you have presented the ritual very well and I like your detailed noteabout it. I love the colors and clarity.

Lakshmi

Fis2 (171849) 2011-03-08 12:29

Witaj Nilotpal!
Interesting scene.
Good reportorial photo.
I like frame and colors.
Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

kordinator (8738) 2011-03-08 15:23

Hello Nilotpal
Fantastic colors and light make a nice atmosphere on your composition.
Interesting group portrait from the wedding.
Pleasent faces.
Elegant frame.
Great job.
Best regards
Saša

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2011-03-08 17:21

Hi Nil,
a fine mood offered here though your shot. It is always a tough task to control light in such wedding photos because there are always some terrific light. Great to see the bride and groom with fine details. Fine capture. Tfs.
Best wishes.
Subhendu

Graal (103040) 2011-03-08 23:02

Hi Nilotpal,
another interesting portraits and scene during the wedding. Good shot. Well note and done photo.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

rodgerg (55767) 2011-03-09 0:34

Hello Niloptal,

An another beautiful and especially well coloured shot in your interesting serie. Here too the framing is very efficience nad the managment of light very good. Expression nad attitudes of the peopels very well colected.
Best regards,
Roger

hispic (9658) 2011-03-09 18:30

Namaskar Nilotpal Patra,
A beautiful scene of wedding has been expertly caught with an optimum framing. very nice presentation of Hindu wedding.
Best Regards, Hisashi

corjan3 (2109) 2011-03-10 10:09

Very beautiful picture and very informative image and note.
Neels

peppe59 (14555) 2011-03-10 10:17

Ciao Nilotpal,
fantastic light on the faces, beautiful colors and interesting scene, a great job.
compliments
peppe

shevchenko (20560) 2011-03-10 23:20

Nilotpal,
Lively shot to show the wedding ceremony, I like everyone costumes here, soft sunlight add extra effect, full with happiness atmosphere, interesting composition, distinct photo, good shoot.
Ally

delpeoples (60342) 2011-03-11 1:59

Namaskar dear Nilotpal

Wonderful colours, textures and dynamism. The tight framing is superb, you have captured the moment superbly.

Congratulations and I wish you a beautiful day
Lisa

jhm (211738) 2011-03-12 0:31

Hello Nilotpal,

We see very well the earnestness on the face of the young lady.
I like the wedding shots you have been uploading.
Very well composition good presentation too.
Sharpness and clarity are perfect.
Excellent taken truly colors too.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

JCG (35153) 2011-03-14 12:07

Namaste Nilotpal,

With all these photographs and the interesting notes on the marital rites of your country, we know all on these happy and coloured ceremonies as we can see it here on this photograph. Good glance Nilotpal, thank you.

With all my friendships and with soon,

Jean-Charles

Bluejeans (64251) 2011-04-06 5:13

Ola Nilotpal ,
Interessante esta cena deste ritual , gostei muito da decoração na face da mulher , belos detalhes em dourado , boa luz, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

mauro61 (53429) 2011-05-19 9:58

ciao Nilotpal,
espressioni diverse colte sui volti dei soggetti del tuo scatto in una immagine ben legata dalla luce e dai colori brillanti,
un saluto
maurizio

Glint (6171) 2012-10-02 11:23

hello Nilotpal,
this is a storng compsition with theatrical drama given by the colours, light and costume.The line of the arm from elbow to hand is a good compositional elemnent.
Bev