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The Seven Vows We Never Speak: What Marriage Runs On
My cousin’s daughter got married on a beach in Florida, late morning, the heat already starting to set in by ten. The mandap had four pillars and an open rectangle above them, nothing between the ceremony and the sky, beautifully done up in flowers that …
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Krishnayan
A Divine Dance Drama on the Life and Leelas of Lord Krishna Presented by Desh-Videsh Media Group, in collaboration with a team of highly accomplished choreographers, seasoned performers, talented singers and gifted narrators, Krishnayan—Nritya Natika promises to be much more than a stage production. It …
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Editorial September 2025
Dear Readers, and especially Newly Engaged Couples, Whenever I attend a Hindu wedding here in the United States, I find myself smiling—not necessarily because of the union of the two souls, but because of what I see taking place around the mandap. The laughter of …
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Ami and Vinny
On October 19, 2024, Ami Chauhan, 29, a forensic accountant, and Vinny Bhatia, 29, a chef and catering business owner, tied the knot in Sarasota, Florida. Their wedding, hosted at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota, welcomed 130 guests for a vibrant celebration filled with heart, humor, …
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Ekta and Dan
For architects Ekta Prakash Desai and Daniel Charles Laggan, love was truly a matter of design. Their paths first crossed in New York City when Ekta was considering a role at Schenkel Shultz Architecture in Orlando, where Daniel also worked. Though she initially stayed in …
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Kruti and Shiv
On November 23, 2024, under the warm Florida sun and surrounded by 350 loved ones, Kruti Patel and Dr. Shiv Desai tied the knot in a wedding that beautifully blended tradition, personality, and heartfelt moments. Hosted at the breathtaking Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, …
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Ashley and Justin
Love stories often begin with a spark, and for Ashley Singh and Justin Chakkala, that spark lit up back in 2011 when they met through mutual friends at college. Both a little shy, it wasn’t until a year later, on the UCF campus, that their …
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Finding Comfort in Discomfort by Chahna Gupta
When most people hear “yoga,” “breathwork,” or “meditation,” they think of stretching, relaxing, or calming the mind. But yoga is far more than a physical workout. Yoga is a spiritual science. Spiritual because it connects us with ourselves and something greater — whether that’s nature, …
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Param Sundari Review: Janhvi, Sidharth Shine in Rom-Com
Just like the traditional Onam Sadhya, which brings together a variety of flavors on a banana leaf, Param Sundari is a film that serves a mix of sweet romance, emotional clashes, and playful comedy. Directed by Tushar Jalota, this rom-com revives the charm of old-school …
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