Aminus3 of Shuva
Sacred moments of an Indian marriage - V/VI
Posted by Shuva Brata Deb (Bangalore, India) on 24 August 2007 in Lifestyle & Culture.
In this part of the country(Andhra, India), the groom put the ring on his bride's toe finger. Why? Please dont ask me. I dont know. Would appreciate of someone who knows throw more light here.
Leslie from Belgium
Shuva I thought you were going to explain some beautiful tradition for us. I feel let down..heh! =)
I do really like the concentration of just arms and feet in this photo. Lots to absorb...and of course now you have me wondering what is the tradition? I hope someone here can explain.
24 Aug 2007 9:24am
Sidonie from Sydney, Australia
Superb silken B&W tones. I've heard about this, and seen western women imitating the toe ring look as a fashion, probably without knowing its significance.
24 Aug 2007 12:51pm
Lala from Long Sault, Canada
I love this photograph - I like that you can not see their faces...it accentuates the gesture itself. I wish I had answers for you, but i have no idea why this is done - i would like to know now as well...
24 Aug 2007 8:52pm
Manuela Photography from Hainburg, Germany
I am also curious now! Thanks Shuva for this series, each and every picture is very special.
27 Aug 2007 7:18am
Canon EOS REBEL XT
1/8 second
F/5.6
ISO 200
55 mm