tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529900177072684158.post3952252933461408459..comments2023-10-03T14:56:19.502+05:30Comments on Where the Mind is Without Fear: KanyadaanShivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13167860634107797010noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529900177072684158.post-47784481502611043982014-04-13T23:21:29.237+05:302014-04-13T23:21:29.237+05:30It's always interesting to read about the trad...It's always interesting to read about the traditions of different cultures. I have seen parts of these ceremonies in films, but have no clue as to what's going on. I'm not much for formal weddings myself, but I like culture and traditions.Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529900177072684158.post-23657912320021005192014-04-13T12:10:06.363+05:302014-04-13T12:10:06.363+05:30God I remember this one. At my wedding my mother g...God I remember this one. At my wedding my mother got into an argument with the pandit saying it was all wrong to do a Daan of a daughter like she was a 'thing'. she said she refused to give up claim to me and would only share me with another family hee hee hee. The poor pandit was a bit zapped! It is indeed a very emotional moment for the parents.Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529900177072684158.post-87690122765165975782014-04-13T11:55:14.062+05:302014-04-13T11:55:14.062+05:30Thanks Ananya!!!Thanks Ananya!!!Shivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13167860634107797010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529900177072684158.post-65223105450994760112014-04-13T11:54:58.373+05:302014-04-13T11:54:58.373+05:30It is Suzy ... I only wish that each girl had the ...It is Suzy ... I only wish that each girl had the assurance that this act does not make her a stranger to her parents..It will always be the place where she belongsShivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13167860634107797010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529900177072684158.post-15676142965154694492014-04-13T11:54:04.302+05:302014-04-13T11:54:04.302+05:30I agree ...more than giving away it should be abou...I agree ...more than giving away it should be about sharing and t the joy of seeing your sapling grow in new pasturesShivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13167860634107797010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529900177072684158.post-87185704739370637962014-04-13T11:52:36.499+05:302014-04-13T11:52:36.499+05:30hey this is a good take on K !
well done !hey this is a good take on K !<br />well done !Ananyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156727486680867354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529900177072684158.post-50835348624715657822014-04-13T11:51:47.250+05:302014-04-13T11:51:47.250+05:30Thanks Shailja.>Thanks for being a regular read...Thanks Shailja.>Thanks for being a regular reader and I love those encouraging wordsShivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13167860634107797010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529900177072684158.post-12105198667079559762014-04-13T11:50:14.133+05:302014-04-13T11:50:14.133+05:30yes Maggie I know what that means.. And I am with ...yes Maggie I know what that means.. And I am with you on that thoughtShivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13167860634107797010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529900177072684158.post-35039833078387693822014-04-13T10:42:56.483+05:302014-04-13T10:42:56.483+05:30most emotional part of the wedding! the joy of ent...most emotional part of the wedding! the joy of entering a new family while the sorrow of being separated by the people who meant the world!<br /><br />http://swathishenoy.blogspot.com/<br />a-z participant Swathi Shenoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618247002299206451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529900177072684158.post-32355728478735776402014-04-13T09:52:14.102+05:302014-04-13T09:52:14.102+05:30I love how you are taking everyone through the ...I love how you are taking everyone through the 'indian wedding'... suddenly, I realise that almost all Indian Weddings (immaterial of caste or religion or region) have the 'kanyadaan'. We in the South have the same thing. There is a moment in the ceremony where everyone starts crying.<br /><br />Personally, I'm not a fan of the ceremony, the idea of 'giving me away' isMaggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07353984357319916497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529900177072684158.post-85003564439556972042014-04-13T07:11:18.730+05:302014-04-13T07:11:18.730+05:30How well you explain Kanyadaan. It is probably one...How well you explain Kanyadaan. It is probably one of the most poignant moments of a wedding. Loving your theme. Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529900177072684158.post-58610874852507986582014-04-13T02:09:26.450+05:302014-04-13T02:09:26.450+05:30I detest the word 'Kanyadaan'....the way g...I detest the word 'Kanyadaan'....the way giving away of daughters is treated in our culture! <br />Great highlights of this ritual Shiva....but i so dislike this term yaar!Aditihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07881690136782545422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529900177072684158.post-47614987143627910392014-04-13T02:06:25.108+05:302014-04-13T02:06:25.108+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.Aditihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07881690136782545422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529900177072684158.post-23652512343513861442014-04-13T00:52:52.334+05:302014-04-13T00:52:52.334+05:30Wow, so interesting. I'm always interested in ...Wow, so interesting. I'm always interested in learning new things, especially when it comes to rituals and cultural events. The finality of it would also send shivers down my spine. Thank you for sharing. <br />Silvia @<br /><a href="%E2%80%9D/silviatomasvillalobos.wordpress.com/%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">SilviaWrites</a><br />Silvia Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437144517262211712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529900177072684158.post-83061093783218514072014-04-12T23:02:25.724+05:302014-04-12T23:02:25.724+05:30Beautiful exposition, Apoorva. In South India, the...Beautiful exposition, Apoorva. In South India, the daughter sits on the father's lap during Kanyadaan. You can imagine the series of 'Poor dad' comments that flow ;)<br /><br /><a href="http://momdiary.blogspot.in/2014/04/the-power-of-kinship.html" rel="nofollow">~Shailaja's latest A~Z post</a>Shailaja Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639542621638996802noreply@blogger.com