A closer look
Ceremonies in Photographs
Photographs of Shastri Ji Manishbhai Pandya at work, and an index of the ceremonies families most often ask about — each linking through to a full explanation.
Photography
Shastri Ji Manishbhai Pandya
A small set of images of Manishbhai leading ceremonies. Families and private occasions are not identified, and nothing here is presented as a particular client's ceremony.
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By type of ceremony
Choose a group below, or follow any entry through to the page explaining that ceremony in full.
Hindu wedding
The marriage rites performed in the family’s tradition, explained as they unfold.
About this ceremonyInterfaith & multicultural wedding
The Hindu rites kept whole, with an honest conversation about how another family’s traditions sit alongside them.
About this ceremonySatyanarayan Puja
A puja of gratitude, with the katha read for the household and its guests.
About this ceremonyShiv Puja
Worship of Lord Shiva, including the abhishek — the ritual bathing of the lingam.
About this ceremonyHavan
A havan — a ceremony performed around the sacred fire, with mantras offered into it.
About this ceremonyLaxmi–Vishnu havan
A fire ceremony traditionally offered for the wellbeing of the household.
About this ceremonyHanuman yagna
A larger fire ceremony, traditionally performed for courage and protection.
About this ceremonyRandal Mata puja
A Gujarati household tradition, prepared with the family over the day.
About this ceremonyHousehold puja
A puja arranged at home, adapted to the space and the family present.
About this ceremonyGriha Pravesh
The blessing of a new home before the family begins living in it.
About this ceremonyNaamkaran
The naming ceremony, where a child’s name is spoken for the first time.
About this ceremonyJanoi — sacred thread
The thread ceremony marking a young person’s step into study and discipline.
About this ceremonyGanesh puja
Worship of Lord Ganesh, traditionally offered before a new beginning.
About this ceremony
Quick answers
About these ceremonies
Why are families not identified in these photographs?
Because a family occasion is private. The images above show Manishbhai leading ceremonies; they are not presented as a named client, venue or date, and no photograph is used to suggest work that cannot be evidenced.
How will we know what to expect on the day?
Each ceremony page sets out what happens stage by stage, what needs preparing and what varies between families. Anything still unclear is talked through with you before a date is held.
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