yes.There are many.
Durga does not have any special powers, but she is one of the main goddesses worshipped in the Hindu tradition.
weddings are not similar but the lifestyle is not different
Hindu weddings take place generally at an open space under a decorated canopy called mandap.
Yes, there are many significant Hindu festivals. Examples include diwali, navratri, raksha bandhan and many more. These are celebrated with pomp and joy.
Well any royal wedding is. This one was "special" because she was a commoner and its like a fairytale or whatever.
Things Remembered and Zazzle both have good wedding gifts for men. In fact, Things Remembered allows you to engrave or add other special content to any wedding gift.
This custom has nothing to do with India, but is related to the Hindu religion. Hindu men don't need to wear any symbol of their marriage. Hindu women may choose to wear a variant of Mangalsootra, a gold ornament worn around the neck, bangles, Dejhoor in ears etc.
* Yes, but if the style is complicated it would be a special order by the jewelry store. Some rings that complicated in their setting come with the engagement and fit the wedding ring.
A lot can be saved by using a destination wedding special. Delta offers a discount on airfare, and you can get a good group rate on a hotel. As for savings, it may be as expensive as a traditional wedding if you pick somewhere extremely exotic.
They say that on a 60th wedding anniversary that the symbol for a gift is the diamond. A simple gift would be a picture frame that they could put their picture of their special day or a picture of their grandchildren, if any.
you can give any western gift or useful thing. Traditional gift was to give money inside a cover with blessings.
Yes, the Hindu boy name "Shy" does not contain any vowels.