Stages in a Kandyan wedding ceremony, Kandy, Sri Lanka - The 'Poruwa'

The 'Poruwa' where the Bride and Groom will be made to stand during the auspicious time.

The coconut awaiting to be broken when the couple step down from the 'Poruwa'.

The Conch being blown to announce the auspicious time.

Drums being beaten when the couple ascend the 'Poruwa'.

The custom of ascending the 'Poruwa' is related by Robert Knox the English prisoner, in his Journal written about the customs in the Kandyan Kingdom of the 15th Century AD.