When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding

When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding

  • 31 Jan 2017
  • Devika V Menon
  • Features

A diver by profession, it came as no surprise that Nikhil Pawar from Maharashtra wanted an underwater wedding.  Nikhil, and his partner Eunika Pogran, from Slovakia, took the plunge on 26 January, at Grove Beach in Kovalam, and hence, India witnessed her first underwater wedding, a concept that’s popular in the west.

The hour-and-a-half long wedding was conducted by Bond Ocean Safari, where Nikhil works as a diving instructor. The couple said ‘I do’ underwater, with eight of their friends bearing witness to the event. Eunika donned diving gear over her white gown, while Nikhil was dressed in formals. A special stage was made underwater for the couple to stand and a special platform made of coconut palms, wood and leaves was built over the ocean.

The wedding took place in accordance with Christian rituals and Eunika and Nikhil exchanged vows underwater with the help of placards, in front of a friend turned priest. They exchanged rings, and garlands made out of shells. Eunika and Nikhil sealed the deal with a kiss underwater. The couple reportedly said they will be formally getting married in Slovakia soon.

Their love story started a few months ago, which shows you needn’t know someone for a long time to be sure; you just need to know them well. Nikhil proposed to her underwater, too, while they were out on their usual dive. They were sure they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together, and they decided to take the plunge.

Photo Courtesy: Bond Safari, Kovalam

  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding
  • When Kerala played host to India’s first underwater wedding

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