Pithi ceremonies are normally held at both the bride and grooms homes a couple of days before their big day. They involve a paste, made up of chickpea flour, rosewater and turmeric (along with whatever other craziness any siblings and cousins might include!) being applied to the bride or groom. I think the actual purpose of doing so is to cleanse the skin before the wedding, but in reality it is the best way of roughing up the bride and groom before the big day! Putting yourself in the middle of the ceremony helps to get really close to all the action, often putting your clothes, hair and camera on the line! This ceremony is full of fun and colour, so there is always awesome moments going on in and around the bride or groom. Here are some of my favourite images from past pithi ceremonies!
Why Pithi Ceremonies Are One Of My Favourite Ceremonies to Photograph!
Pithi ceremonies are normally held at both the bride and grooms homes a couple of days before their big day. They involve a paste, made up of chickpea flour, rosewater and turmeric (along with whatever other craziness any siblings and cousins might include!) being applied to the bride or groom. I think the actual purpose of doing so is to cleanse the skin before the wedding, but in reality it is the best way of roughing up the bride and groom before the big day! Putting yourself in the middle of the ceremony helps to get really close to all the action, often putting your clothes, hair and camera on the line! This ceremony is full of fun and colour, so there is always awesome moments going on in and around the bride or groom. Here are some of my favourite images from past pithi ceremonies!