SANJAY KUMAR & subhadra's wedding
Day 1
Monday, May 11, 2026
SUKMA ( BLOCK - CHHINDGARH)
India
Day 2
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
SUKMA ( BLOCK - CHHINDGARH)
India
About the hosts
SANJAY KUMAR & subhadra's story
Over the past 10 years, we have spent our time exploring the hidden waterfalls of bastar and walking through the local haats (markets). We realized that we both shared a dream: not just to build a life together, but to keep our tribal traditions alive. Whether it was discussing the future of our village over a cup of Mandia Pej or supporting each other through our career goals, we knew we were meant to be partners.
Turning into Marriage:
For us, marriage isn't just a contract; it is a celebration of our ancestors. We decided to have a traditional Bastar wedding in my home village of Chhindgarh because we wanted to honor the soil we come from. We want our wedding to be a "Bhoomkal" (reawakening) of our culture, filled with the beat of the Dhol and the blessing of our village elders.
Day 1Monday, May 11, 2026SUKMA ( BLOCK - CHHINDGARH)
Starting time (approximately): 9:30 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
HALDI AND BHARAT
Day 1: The Welcome (Dev Gudi & Arrival)
Activity: Welcoming the guests to the village.
Details: Mention the "Dev Gudi" (village shrine) visit and the first community meal.
Key phrase: "Guests will be welcomed with traditional tilak and forest flowers."
Day 2: The Main Rituals (Mandap & Marriage)
Activity: The core wedding ceremony.
Details: Explain that it happens under a decorated canopy (Mandap). Mention the specific Bastar rituals that make it different from a city wedding.
Key phrase: "Witness ancient tribal chants and the union of two families overseen by village elders."
Day 2Wednesday, May 13, 2026SUKMA ( BLOCK - CHHINDGARH)
Starting time (approximately): 12:00 PM (noon)
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
BISON HORN DANCE
The Gaur Maria is a spectacular ritual dance of the Maria tribe of Bastar. It is a tribute to the spirit of the forest and the bravery of the hunt. The dancers move in a powerful, rhythmic formation.
The Costume (A Photographer's Dream):
The Headgear: Male dancers wear stunning, large headdresses made of authentic wild bison horns, decorated with colorful tufts of peacock feathers and streaming cotton cloth.
The Jewelry: Women wear heavy brass necklaces and carry Tirududi (iron shaking sticks) that create a hypnotic jingling sound as they dance.
The Experience for You:
The Sound: You will feel the vibration of the Dhol (large tribal drums) in your chest. It is a raw, high-energy performance that has remained unchanged for centuries.
The Participation: In Bastar, a wedding is not a "stage show." It is a community celebration. At our wedding, the dancers will invite you to join the circle. You don't need to know the steps—just follow the beat of the drum!
