Tulsi Gabbard marries Abraham Williams in traditional Hawaiian Hindu ceremony

Tulsi Gabbard married cinematographer Abraham Williams in a traditional Vedic ceremony in Hawaii in 2015. The wedding featured Hindu rituals, including vows in Sanskrit and English, and concluded with a lively yoga kirtan. Nearly 300 guests attended the outdoor event. Gabbard wore a Lacha-style dress and incorporated personal vows into the ceremony. The event celebrated her cultural heritage and included symbolic rituals, such as her father walking her down the aisle. A traditional Indian feast followed the ceremony. Gabbard, the first Hindu U.S. Congress member, has since evolved politically, leaving the Democratic Party and endorsing Donald Trump for the 2024 election. She was nominated to be the next Director of National Intelligence in his potential second term.