Hot Bollywood couple on and off screen, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, have finally ended months of media speculation and announced their plans to marry in early 2012. The Bollywood power couple have been dating since 2007, with the actor and producer speaking publically about his relationship with the actress in 2009, admitting that [...]
A male elephant hired for a lavish Hindu wedding in India caused £200,000 worth of damage after he went on the rampage, tearing through the streets, in pursuit of a female elephant who was in-heat. Animals are especially important in the Hindu religion. The elephant in particular, is a symbol which is connected to the [...]
Mehndi has found its way into western culture in the form of henna tattoos, however its significance is hugely symbolic in the Indian marriage tradition. Although the designs and customs differ depending upon the region the family originate from, the importance of the bride’s Mehndi remains constant. The Mehndi or henna design is an intricate [...]
