Indian Wedding Garland Exchange Ritual - Symbolism and Tradition #134742 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white illustration depicts the Varmala or Jaimala ritual in a Hindu wedding, where the bride and groom exchange flower garlands while standing around a sacred fire (Agni), signifying mutual respect and consent. Both are dressed in ornate traditional attire-bride in a lehenga with dupatta, groom in sherwani and turban-highlighting regional cultural richness. The ritual marks the formal acceptance of each other as life partners before the Saptapadi vows.

Used on wedding planning blogs, cultural heritage sites, or religious education pages to illustrate key Hindu marriage rites; targets users seeking authentic depictions of Indian wedding customs for inspiration, research, or ceremonial guidance.