An Indian Celebration: Eshaan's Babri

 This past weekend I had the amazing opportunity to document an Indian celebration.  The Panchal family was celebrating little Eshaan's Babri.  In the Indian culture they do not cut a boys hair until they celebrate their Babri.  This can be when the boy is 18 months to 5 years.  Family and friends come to celebrate for the joyous occasion.

Eshaan didn't know what to think of the clippers.  I'd be scared too little man!

He did such a good job and didn't cry once during the shaving.  Of course, I about cried....he was so cute with hair!

Eshaan kept an open eye but took it like a champ.

Eshaan's older sister, Emani, couldn't stop touching his head.  She said it felt so prickly!

They had computers close so that they could Skype with family from London and Nebraska. Smart.

After the ceremony, they had a traditional Indian lunch.  Here is my plate.  Doesn't it look amazing?!?!  It tasted amazing too!

We took some family photos before and after the ceremony to capture the before and after looks of Eshaan.

Still adorable as ever!

The party wasn't over.  Friends and Family were meeting at the beautiful Cherokee Strip Civic Center in Enid for a party that evening, called a Garba.  Isn't the building amazing?!?!

Such a beautiful family!

Amit and Dee, thank you very much for asking me to document your celebration.  I had an amazing time learning about your culture and meeting your amazing family and friends.  

Thanks again,

MW