Photo by johnstanmeyer / A groom is carried to his wedding reception on an elephant draped in colorful fabrics and surrounded by dancing celebrants in Singhana, Rajasthan. Often elaborate affairs, thousands of marriage ceremonies take place across northern India during the wedding season, from September to February. Wedding dates and times in Hindu communities are suggested by astrologers. The image is from my latest story in natgeo magazine, "Water Everywhere, and Nowhere," in the August issue, now on newsstands worldwide. outofedenwalk #walkingindia #edenwalk #india #rajasthan #wedding Check out Nat Geo's link in bio for more on this story.