Ahlawalia is the owner of one of the iron ore leases Sesa mines in Orissa. His only daughter was married in Jalandhar, Punjab and the deans were invited. The wedding celebrations went on for 8 nights. We attended only the last three.

Ahlawalia and his daughter - some family resemblance.

Mendi, hand painting, is an important part of the wedding.

Cousins of the bride.

Young guest. The northern indians are generally much lighter.

The Groom& Bride

The bride had huge gold bangles hanging from each arm.

Flaunting their wealth is a major activity of the guests.