On December 5th, at the illustrious city of Jaipur, storyteller Indresh Upadhyay celebrated his marriage to Shipra Sharma from Yamunanagar, Haryana. The wedding photos, along with subsequent functions, created quite a buzz on social media. Following the wedding, the newlyweds took the divine journey to the Tirupati Balaji Temple, capturing and sharing memorable moments. Recently, Indresh presented more glimpses of himself and Shipra, engaging devotedly in prayer during his grandfather, the revered Sri Ramanuj Prapannacharya Guruji's 29th Vaikunth festival.
Shipra on the Right
Source: aajtak
According to Hindu tradition, the wife taking her seat on her husband's right holds far more than mere ritualistic value; it delves into profound religious symbolism. Scriptures honor the wife as 'Ardhangini' or half of one's self. Together they partake in worship, upholding the representation of strength — a divine union. Vedic beliefs assert that rites are incomplete without the wife's presence, marking her seat beside her husband as an emblem of equality and shared journey through religion, culture, and life itself.
Traditional Attire Adorned
Indresh and Shipra were dressed in timeless traditional attire for their home-front (porch) rituals. Shipra donned an elegant creamy or ivory saree complemented with a rich red veil, a symbol of marital bliss, power, and auspiciousness. This veil, worn during their nuptials, accompanies her in subsequent rituals alongside her husband.
Shipra's saree, simplistic yet sophisticated in texture, was paired with a veil bordered delicately. Indresh donned a classic grey-checked kurta paired with a white dhoti and a dark shawl, a reflection of his traditional clothing preferences, often favoring the dhoti-kurta ensemble.
