KOLKATA, India — When Sharmistha Chaudhuri decided to get married in her native India, she faced a dilemma. Chaudhuri, 35, is a PR professional in Austin, Texas. She's independent, educated and has ...

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Nivi Achanta and Ben Mallory got married on August 25, 2023. Achanta told Insider she struggled to plan a sustainable wedding while honoring Indian customs. The couple wore secondhand outfits, ...

They took the seven sacred rounds (saptapadi) at the Nava Durga Temple, performed jaimala, sindoor, kanyadaan, and embraced ...

The priestesses are part of a feminist push to make Hinduism more inclusive. Some have begun officiating at Indian weddings stripped of... Hindu priestesses fight the patriarchy, one Indian wedding at ...