Exploring cultures of Bengal - India #1

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Gaye Holud

Shot at a traditional Bengali wedding in Kolkata, India using Nikon 35mm on D5200.
The bride is given turmeric paste by other women. It is part of an elaborate series of celebrations constituting the Bengali wedding. It originates from the Hindu wedding religious ceremony where Lord Shiva and his bride Sati were applied with Haldi to cool the couple and make them look even more beautiful.