| Traditional wedding "Ihi" or "Bel Marriage" in Nepal. Normally Newar girls are married thrice in their lives. The first marriage is called "Ihi" (Newari) or "Bel sanga bibaha" (Nepali). And then they are married to the Sun which is called "Bara Tayegu" (Newari) or "Gufa Rakhne" (Nepali). When they get into human conjugal relationship its actually their marriage. These marriage ceremonies are conducted both among Buddhist Newars and Hindu Newars.(Photo Source: huanqiu.com) |
