Temple Themed Wedding Chariot India, 1900 Photo
A 1900 photo of a Hindu couple on a temple-themed wedding chariot somewhere in British India. The photo shows a wedding-themed chariot offering a glimpse of an interesting bygone era. The newlyweds sit on a replica of an ornately designed temple-themed wedding chariot pulled by horses.
This scene is perhaps from Madras (Chennai) or somewhere else. These seemed to be quite common from the early to mid-20th century or even earlier. The Hindu newlyweds are then taken in a procession seated in front just as shown in this photo. The attendant holding the two horses pulling the temple chariot is also seen. The young couple seem prepped up to proceed to the groom’s house in a procession.
Read more- Marriage in Hinduism.
Did you know- among some ancient Indian tribes, marriage by abduction is the norm. The young man must carry away his lady on his back.
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