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'Hindu Wedding' Ceremony हिन्दू विवाह on a Carved Turtle Shell
Chandraketugarh, Bengal, India
2nd century BCE
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'Hindu Wedding' Ceremony हिन्दू विवाह on a Carved Turtle Shell
Chandraketugarh, Bengal, India
2nd century BCE
#Archaeology
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In this portion of the engraved shell, an Indian marriage with Varmala वरमाला scene can be seen behind the fire altar हवनकुंड
In this portion of the engraved shell, an Indian marriage with Varmala वरमाला scene can be seen behind the fire altar हवनकुंड
3/ people are dancing playing musical instruments
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The groom is taken in a Palki.
The groom is taken in a Palki.
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A king? is seen sitting on a thorn and in the bottom, he? is awed by the beauty of a girl pricking out a thorn from her feet.
A king? is seen sitting on a thorn and in the bottom, he? is awed by the beauty of a girl pricking out a thorn from her feet.
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A Haldi rasam हल्दी रसम
A Haldi rasam हल्दी रसम
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The groom and the bride are seen sitting on a throne with ladies singing in front
The groom and the bride are seen sitting on a throne with ladies singing in front
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