Lavish or much less, shaadis want clergymen. US-based pandits are solemnising a number of weddings a day, criss-crossing the nation, flying to Mexico and the Caribbean, to fulfil demand. However there aren’t sufficient of them.

To rise to the event, Bernando Soriano was approached. Head pujari on the ISKCON temple in Mexico Metropolis, also referred to as Bhakt Vatsala Das, he educated as a monk for six years, turning into an skilled within the Gita and Hindu scriptures. He has been solemnising Hindu weddings for over eight years.

”Individuals invite me to many locations – Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, even California,” says Bernando who enjoys performing blended weddings involving completely different Indian traditions. Desi households are intrigued at his proficiency.

“Individuals do get stunned however perceive after I clarify that I’m from the Hare Krishna motion and comply with the Vedic system. After they see my love and bhakti for Lord Krishna, for the youthful folks it is sort of a reward at their wedding ceremony – somebody who has Bhakti for his or her God, particularly a Mexican particular person,” says Bernando, who’s known as Panditji or Bernandoji.