Not Without The Elephant!

At the Burning Man festival, an unexpected sight caught the attention of many South Asian attendees. A colossal van named Funkdelephant, designed to resemble a white elephant, became the centerpiece of a unique celebration. It was rigged up to play loud Bollywood music and was the backdrop for the wedding procession of Sheel and Amruta.

Breaking tradition, this Indian wedding was a ‘first’ for the festival. The couple generously extended an open wedding invitation to all festival-goers. As a result, their procession was graced by hundreds of attendees, dancing and celebrating their union. It was a heartwarming fusion of cultures, showing that love knows no boundaries, especially among like-minded burners!