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Krupali & Ronak were married at Stanmore Temple on the 9th of July 2011. Put your speakers on and click on the ‘Play’ icon to watch the video made by film director and producer Sachin Shrestha of Clearcut Production. Don’t forget to go over to [The EShoot] blog post to see the rest of the...
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Krupali & Ronak’s E-Shoot photos were captured on the grounds of Watford Temple, during the filming of their special flashback video trailer. Put your speakers on and click on the ‘Play’ icon to watch the video made by film director and producer Sachin Shrestha of Clearcut Production. Don’t forget to go over to [The Wedding] blog post to see the rest of the...
![Nisha [The Vidhi]](http://blog.nirajpopat.com/wp-content/themes/nirajpopat_v4/timthumb.php?src=http://blog.nirajpopat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Nisha_0023.jpg&h=540&w=960&zc=1&q=90)
On the 16th of July, I had the pleasure of photographing Nisha’s Prewedding, Vidhi, Ceremony [Mandvo, Ganesh Pooja & Pithi] at Ramgarhia Community Centre, in Forest Gate, East London. (Click on the images to...
![Anil’s 30th [The Birthday]](http://blog.nirajpopat.com/wp-content/themes/nirajpopat_v4/timthumb.php?src=http://blog.nirajpopat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Anils30th_0003.jpg&h=540&w=960&zc=1&q=90)
Viva Las Vegas is what I think you call a Birthday Party like this. Anil, celebrated his 30th Birthday in style. Check it out… (click the images to...
![Priya & Akshay [The Engagement]](http://blog.nirajpopat.com/wp-content/themes/nirajpopat_v4/timthumb.php?src=http://blog.nirajpopat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/PriyaAkshay_0037.jpg&h=540&w=960&zc=1&q=90)
Priya & Akshay were joined by family and friends, to celebrate their Engagement (Chundri, Chandlo and Doodh Pivanu), on the 17th of July 2011 in the Nilkanth Suite at Kenton Temple, London. We had planned to have an EShoot straight after the ceremony, unfortunately the weather did not hold out for us. (Typical UK weather, with rainfall in the middle of “Summer”). So we quickly popped outside to absorb the excitement from the day. Priya...
![Mitun & Reza [The Wedding]](http://blog.nirajpopat.com/wp-content/themes/nirajpopat_v4/timthumb.php?src=http://blog.nirajpopat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MitunReza_0047.jpg&h=540&w=960&zc=1&q=90)
(WARNING: This post is image heavy and will take long to load. Thank you for your patience.) On the 2nd of July, I had the great pleasure to witness two joyful cultures joining together in celebrating the Wedding of Mitun & Reza. The traditions of a Bengali wedding, combined with the flavours of Iran created a unique and exciting atmosphere at Gibson Hall at the centre of London. The open-air mandap was greeted with sunshine as Reza made his entrance....
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(WARNING: This post is image heavy and will take long to load. Thank you for your patience.) Sapna & Chetan were married on the 19th of June 2011 at Stanmore Temple in London. For those of you who know Sapna & Chetan, you’ll know how much fun they are, and I really enjoyed being part of their special day. There are so many photos that made up the wonderful memories of the day, that I had difficulty narrowing them down for the blog. I hope...
![Vina & Alpesh [The Engagement]](http://blog.nirajpopat.com/wp-content/themes/nirajpopat_v4/timthumb.php?src=http://blog.nirajpopat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/VinaAlpesh_0006.jpg&h=540&w=960&zc=1&q=90)
Vina & Alpesh were joined by their close family and friends to celebrate their Engagement, Chandlo and Doodh Pivanu on the 18th of June 2011. Here are a selection of images from their special day. Click on the image to go fill your...
Following [The Registry] of Manisha & Neil earlier that morning. We all headed back home, where a few ceremonies took place.
This particular ceremony, is known as Lagan Pado Pokwanu.
A brief summary of this event:
The bride’s family, brings with them ‘The Kankotri’ (wedding invitation), to offer to the groom’s family.
The offering of the invitation, indicates to the groom’s family, that all the preparation is complete and blessings required to hold the wedding have been received.
The ceremony continues with the acceptance of the kankotri.
This then allows the groom to attend his wedding and bring with him his family and friends.
![Manisha & Neil [Lagan Pado]](http://blog.nirajpopat.com/wp-content/plugins/image-shadow/cache/82eba68e97d63b04a430ed04d72ee106.jpg "Manisha & Neil [Lagan Pado]")
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This here is known as the Lagan Pado (containing the wedding invitation)…
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…and what would any celebration be without cake?
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You have captured some solid ones once again. Nice bright colours, looks fab!
Love the new look blog mate!!