Reva, retired goal keeper of Ukraine national team, who got married to Elena ten years back, chose Neelavara Goshala at Udupi as the venue for his marriage, which was attended by his seven-year-old daughter Vasilisa.
Reva says he is attracted towards the Indian philosophy and traditions. He practices yoga and is learning mantras which he says helped him to concentrate better on the game.
"It was my dream to get married according to Indian tradition," he says.
Thanmay Goswami, the doctor treating the couple at a nearby ayurvedic resort, took the initiative for the marriage after Reva expressed his desire. The Reva couple believed in Indian philosophy and their love for India was commendable, Goswami said.
Man and woman should look upon one another as reflections of the Divine, Reva says. Just being in this great place was a cure for mind, body and soul, he said.
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