Incidents in a Sinhalese wedding, Yakkala, Sri Lanka.

Design on the back of the jacket worn by the best-man - 'Berunda Pakshi' a myrhological bird.

Design on the back of the jacket worn by the groom - 'Monara' (Pea-cock)

The drummer awaiting the auspicious hour to announce the 'Poruwa' ceremony to begin.

Guests dancing after lunch.

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Scenes at a wedding in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Lighted chandelier at the reception hall.

Kandyan dancers escorting the bride to the venue.

Child peeping from behind the pots of milk.

Flowers in the hands of the girls singing 'Jayamangala Gathas' -  Stanzas of blessing.

'Jaya-mangala gatha' singers at a wedding.

A local band in action at a wedding party, Deberawewa.

Bands are hired to entertain the guests at wedding ceremonies in present Sri Lanka. The picture shows a female vocalist belting out a pop song. Note the supporting electronic organ (Yamaha), the 'Tabla' and the 'Octopad'.

Brides-maids at a wedding, Tissa.

'Jayamangala gaatha's' being sung at a wedding.