Valaikappu is a traditional South Indian pregnancy ritual that is a celebration of the expectant mother and her growing baby. It involves a variety of customs and rituals, including the adornment of the mother's wrists with bangles and the presentation of gifts and offerings to the mother. As a professional photographer, I recently had the pleasure of photographing a Valaikappu ceremony for a South Indian couple expecting their first child. The event was a colorful and joyous celebration of the mother-to-be, and it was an honor to capture the special moments of the occasion. Read on to learn more about this beautiful and meaningful ritual, and how I was able to capture its beauty through my photography.