In preparation for her wedding day, a South Asian bride will take a trip to the flower market.

There, in the fragrant halls, she will select her bridal bouquet.

Its an age-old tradition, says hairstylist Mitesh Rajani.

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Mother-and-daughter Latha and Jagruthi Radhakrishna share a moment of peace over hair.

Mother-and-daughter Latha and Jagruthi Radhakrishna share a moment of peace over hair.

Grandmother Bhagya Lakshmi and Jagruthi share a smile.

Flower power: Jagruthi basks in the sunset at her ancestral home in Karnataka.

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Grandmother Bhagya Lakshmi and Jagruthi share a smile.

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Flower power: Jagruthi basks in the sunset at her ancestral home in Karnataka.