Synopsis
'[A] delightful book' NAMITA GOKHALE
'A must-read' KIRAN MANRAL
'Deeply researched' PAVAN K. VARMA
What makes the Big Fat Indian Wedding so central to our lives?
The wedding is the most celebrated event in Indian society. It forms the heart of a multi-billion-dollar industry driving fashion, food, music, entertainment and our desire for companionship.
In The Shaadi Story, social entrepreneur Amita Sahaya takes a fascinating look
at the history, religious traditions, societal attitudes, industry and modern adaptations of the North Indian Hindu wedding and beyond. Across seven chapters structured like the traditional ritual of the saptapadi, this book illuminates the seven different aspects of the quintessential Indian wedding. Drawing on ancient Sanskrit scriptures, western philosophies, Bollywood movies and the voices of young Indians, this book is an in-depth examination of our evolving ideas of love and relationships through the prism of our society’s most elaborate celebration.
Enlightening and entertaining, The Shaadi Story is a remarkable exploration of Indian weddings and marriages and what makes them tick.
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06 March 2020
9781529049480Reviews
‘This delightful book takes us to the throbbing heart of an Indian wedding, from the sacraments and ritual to the theatre and pageantry associated with it’ NAMITA GOKHALE
‘The definitive reference point for anyone seeking to understand the sociocultural importance of the shaadi in India ... a well-researched and brilliantly written attempt to decode and deconstruct the Great Big Indian Wedding phenomenon. A must-read’ KIRAN MANRAL
‘The Big Fat Indian Wedding is a celebration to beat all celebrations in the life of Indians. Amita Nigam Sahaya’s book is a sensitive, deeply researched and poignant meditation on the celebration, the planning, the complexities, the sociology, the clash between tradition and modernity, and the enduring appeal of this pivotal event’ PAVAN K. VARMA