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Jews
On the Sabbath morning, before the wedding, the groom goes to the synagogue for the reading of the Torah. After the groom recites the final blessings, it is customary to throw candy raisins at him to ensure a good life for him and his bride.
Traditionally, the Jewish wedding starts with the signing of the marriage contract called Ketubbah. The Ketubbah is a document that describes the rights and obligations of the bride and the groom who then sign this document and keep it safely.
A Jewish wedding ceremony may take place at home or in a synagogue. It is customary for the couple to fast on their wedding day as it is believed to have all their sins forgiven. It has therefore become customary to get married in the late afternoon so the couple fasts for almost the complete day.
The bride and the groom stand under a canopy called Chuppah normally made of flowers and having four poles, held together by the friends of the groom and the bride. They exchange rings under this canopy and take vows. The ring is supposed to be a single piece (a band), having some monetary valued at least a pertah (about one dime). Next, the ketubbah is read aloud. Then they sip from a glass of wine. The ceremony ends with the groom stamping on the wine glass, a reminder of the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem.
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Parsi's
The Zoroastrian Parsi wedding, or lagan, is a vibrant and intricate event. With the celebrations beginning at least four days before the actual marriage, generally with the engagement, the lagan is filled with a host of rituals, accompanied by music and prayers, which highlight the rich Parsi culture.
RUPIA PERAVANU
This is the unofficial engagement, when both the families acknowledge the acceptance of the marriage. On this day, ladies from the grooms family go to the brides house. The bride is presented with a gift of silver coins with the usual sagan. Refreshments are served and the grooms family return home. The brides family now add more silver coins to those presented, and go to the grooms home, where this ceremony is repeated.
ADRAVANU
This ceremony may be performed at any time after both sides have given their consent, or may be combined with the ADERNI Ceremony, which is performed 4 days before the wedding.On this day, the grooms mother and other ladies of his family go to the brides home, where they are greeted with songs. The brides mother does the achumichu to ward off the evil eye before they enter the home.
When they enter, the ceremony of devo is performed. A devo is kept burning in the room and the grooms mother puts a silver coin in it. The grooms mother then gives the bride to be a set of clothes, which she changes into. The new sari is supposed to be sprinkled with rose water to protect the bride from harm. The bride is also adorned with red bangles as a symbol of her engagement.
The actual ceremony now begins. Sagan is done to both of them by each mother in turn. The couple exchange rings, and then the relatives and friends greet them and give them gifts. All the members of the brides family are also given gifts by the grooms family.Traditional refreshments are served, and th e grooms family then leave, taking the bride with them. The brides family now add more cash to what was presented to the ladies of the family and go the grooms home where the entire process is repeated.
MANDAV SARO
Four days before the lagan, the Parsis perform the Mandav Saro. The ceremony is performed by close women relatives who have children, of both . On this day, the families of the bride and groom each plant a young mango tree in their lawn or a pot. Curd is poured into the hole made for the sapling alongwith a few grains of rice and wheat. A handkerchief with gold and silver is tied to a branch and a garland is put on it. The mother then does the achumichu over the tree, wishing the couple prosperity and healthy children. The plant is watered every morning till the eighth day after the wedding and then transplanted elsewhere.
ADARNI
The next day, which is the third day before the lagan, is a day for gift exchanging. Though the Zoroastrian do not believe in the concept of dowry, on this day, the groom's family visits the bride's home and vice versa to present her with all the gifts - clothes, jewellery etc. - and vice-versa. This is known as Adarni. Apart from the clothes and the usual gifts, they also carry trays of fish, and saker and a bowl of curd. However, while the bride herself may also go over to the groom's home for this tradition, the groom cannot do the same. All relatives, neighbours and friends are invited to a traditional meal of sev and dahi (vermicelli and curd), boiled eggs and bananas.
NAHAN
On the day of the lagan, chalk or rangoli is used to decorate every staircase, doorway and even the gates of the wedding venue or baug are decorated with large, colorful designs. The Zoroastrian consider the period immediately after sunset or very early in the mornings auspicious for marriage. Thus, most weddings generally take place at about 6.40 pm. Before the actual marriage ceremony, the bride and groom go through the Nahan ritual - purification of the body and soul - wherein the family dastur (priest) symbolically bathes and purifies the man or woman. After the Nahan, the bride and groom cannot touch any person outside the family or caste. The bride then dresses in her madhavate - the white, ornate wedding saree given by her parents, while the groom wears the traditional Parsi dagli and feta - a white kurta-like garment and a black cap.
ACHUMICHU
The Parsi lagan takes place either at a baug or at an agiary (the fire temple). A stage is set for the couple and before they step on it, the groom first, a ritual called achumichu is performed. Here, the bride's mother takes a tray with a raw egg, supari, rice, coconut, dates and water and begins the ceremony with her son-in-law to be. First, she takes the coconut and circles it around the groom's head seven times before breaking it on the floor to his right. The same is done with every other item on the tray, except the water, which is thrown on either side. The bride then steps onto the stage for her future mother-in-law to perform the same ritual.
ARA ANTAR
Now comes the Ara antar ceremony. The couple is made to sit facing each other with a cloth held between them, so they cannot see the other. Each of them is given some grains of rice. With a length of thread, the priests circle the couple on opposite sides of the curtain seven times and as the seventh round ends, the couple showers each other with the rice from over the curtain. It is believed that whoever throws the rice first will dominate the other partner!
CHERO BANDHVANU
The couple now sits besides each other, with the seven strands of string binding them (this ceremony being called chero bandhvanu) and witnesses beside them, and diyas or lighted lamps kept on tables on either side. The marriage prayers or aashirwaad and showering of rice and rose petals by the priests begin. This takes about an hour, after which the bride and groom exchange wedding rings. The priest bless the couple and fire from the agiary is brought to them to pay their respects.
HAATH BORVANU
After the actual wedding ceremony is over, the fun and exuberance comes to the fore. The groom's saali (sister-in-law) begins extracting money from her new brother-in-law - first, haath borvanu, he is made to put his hand into a glass of water which he cannot remove until he pays up; then pag dhovanu, the groom is threatened with milk on his shoes unless he pays; and chero chorvanu, wherein the seven strands of string binding the couple are removed by the saali, again, on payment. The couple then pay a visit to the fire temple.
THE RECEPTION
Parsi weddings are renowned for their enormous receptions. The abundance of food, drinks and music are part of their hospitality traditions. The traditional dinner sittings with lavish four-course (at the least!) meals comprising of delicious Parsi dishes like sarya (crisps), achaar - rotli (pickle and rotis), patra ni macchi (steamed fish), salli margi (chicken with potato crisps), lagan nu custard, pulao - dal and ice cream. The wedding day finally ends with the couple being escorted home by the bride's family and the achumichu being performed once again by the groom's mother - this time for the couple together, thus blessing them and leading them into a beautiful new life as man and wife.
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Christian's
A Christian wedding usually takes place in a Church, before a priest. A Christian bride traditionally wears a white gown. Her head is covered with a white veil and a bunch of white flowers crown her.
The bride is greeted with a wedding bouquet and a kiss from the best man, who is usually someone close to the bridegroom. From there, she proceeds to the altar, usually on her father’s arm, with a bridesmaid carrying her trail behind her. The bridal pair then comes forward to the altar rails and the priest talks about the couple who are to be joined in marriage. Hymns are sung by the choir and there are readings from the Bible. In the presence of two witnesses from each side, the groom & the bride declare their intention to take each other as man & wife. The bride and the groom then declare the wedding vows. Then the priest blesses the rings before being exchanged by the couple. The priest then pronounces them man & wife, and the groom seals their vows with a kiss from his new bride. The essential rite of the marriage is then completed.
The mass continues with prayers after which a communion service takes place. The couple then signs the register and walk down aisle, arm in arm
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Sikh's
Assisted marriage rather than arranged marriage is the phrase Sikhs would prefer to describe the procedure of choosing a husband or a wife. The family assists in finding a partner. Suitability should have as its criteria virtuous qualities, temperament and age. Social status, economic position and caste considerations also play an important role.
A formal betrothal (kurmai) is unnecessary but if both parties desire, a token betrothal can be made by the girl’s parents visiting the boy’s parents on a day which has been mutually agreed.
After this the boy's family comes to the girl’s house for Chunni (wedding veil). The girl is also given a ring, clothes and jewellery.
A custom peculiar to the Sikhs is maiyan- the confinement of the bride and groom for a few days before marriage, where they are not allowed to go out or change their clothes. Gana (auspicious red thread) ceremony takes place during this period. It is tied on the right hand of the groom and in the left hand of the bride.
A night before the actual wedding the girl’s maternal relatives carry diyas (lamps) to all their relatives at night who then put some oil in the diyas as a custom. They go singing and dancing all the way. This is followed by Mehendi and Sangeet. On this occasion the girl’s hand and feet are adorned with beautiful patterns. A lot of singing and dancing takes place on this night.
A couple of days prior to the wedding in the Vatna ceremony a scented powder consisting of barley flour, turmeric and mustard oil called vatna is applied to the bride. The same is done at the groom’s house. They are then scrubbed clean under the shade of a bagh (a phulkari cloth).
On the morning of the wedding day the groom’s sister-in-law and other female relatives go to a Gurduwara to fill an earthen pitcher or gharoli with water which is then used to bathe the groom. Thereafter khare charna is performed in which the groom is made to sit on a stool for his bath and four girls hold a cloth to his head. A similar bathing ritual is performed at bride's house as well. The bride is then made to wear 21 bangles in red ivory and kalerien (dangling golden metal plates).
A wedding may be celebrated on any mutually acceptable date; looking for auspicious days or using horoscopes is contrary to the Sikh belief. A Sikh wedding is celebrated in the morning. The congregation gathers as if for a normal service. When Asa Di Var, the morning hymn, has been sung the groom comes forward and takes his place at the foot of the Adi-Granth. The bride then joins the congregation and sits at the left side of the groom attended by a friend. The couple and their parents are asked to stand and a short hymn is sung. The bride and groom publicly assent to the marriage by bowing towards the Guru Granth Sahib.
A hymn composed for use at Sikh weddings is sung while the couple slowly walks round the Guru Granth Sahib in a clockwise direction, the groom leading, for four times. The service concludes with the singing of the first five and the last stanzas of the Anand followed by the Ardas (prayer). The congregation is then served Karha Parshad.
A few hours after the wedding as the bride departs from her parents house, she throws back grains of rice, thereby wishing prosperity for the family that she leaves behind. The bride is taken home in a palanquin (Doli).
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Muslim's
A Nikah (wedding) can take place at any time that is suitable and convenient to both parties. There are no beliefs about auspicious timings in Islam. After the date of marriage is finalised, a cash present is sent to the girl’s father by the boy’s father in a custom called Legan-Chir.
Before the wedding there are some ceremonies in both the girl’s and the boy’s house. A day prior to the wedding ceremony, the groom’s father dispatches Mehendi to the bride’s house to color the bride’s hand and feet.
On the day of the wedding the bridegroom, dressed like a sultan in a turban with a floral veil (sehra) tied on his forehead, leads the procession to the bride’s house. In all cases the religious ceremony is left entirely to the discretion of the Qazi (the person who solemnises the wedding).
The most common order of performing the service is that the Qazi, the bridegroom and the bride’s attorney, with the witnesses assemble in some convenient place. The bridegroom then repeats various lines after the Qazi ending with "kabul" repeated thrice.
The ceremony concludes with the marriage contract or the Nikah-nama being signed by the newly weds and the two witnesses.
After the wedding there is a big reception thrown in by the bride’s parents. The groom’s family also throws a reception to welcome and honor the new bride. This feast is called the Dawat-e-walima.
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Sindhi's
As a girl and the boy reach marriagable age the Sindhi family, like other Indian families, start searching for a suitable match. Sindhis have special pundits called Mehraj who specialize in the field of match making.A Guryanni(a lady)also specialises in carrying horoscopes of eligible boys and girls from house to house.This custom is still prevelent in Mumbai, which houses a major population of Sindhis in India.
Once a match is fixed, the boy goes over to the girl’s house and decides if she is the suitable match for him. The same applies to the girl. After the approval of both the families, the first formal ceremony takes place. The girl/boy is given mishri and coconut to signify that she/he is the one, who belongs to the other family. This is called Kuchcha shagun or Kachchi Misri.
The formal engagement ceremony or the Pakki Mishri takes place a week before the wedding. It is like any other Indian engagement ceremony. The boy and the girl exchange rings and there is a get together of family members and close friends. Ten days before the wedding, a satsang in the name of the Sindhi God, Jhulelal is organised. This is called Berana and is an optional ceremony. It signifies the start of the ceremonies for the forthcoming wedding.
This is followed by a Mehendi ceremony, where the girl’s hands and feet are adorned with pretty mehendi patterns. At this time the women in the family get together, play music. Folk songs are also sung on this day. Another interesting event on this day is the Wanwas. In this the girl and the boy are asked to wear their old clothes, which are torn and discarded once the ceremony is over. These clothes are then wrapped into a bag and thrown into the sea/river.
Another ceremony which takes place is ‘Santh’ where seven married women put oil on the girl’s head. It is performed the night before the wedding. The bride is then asked to break the cover of an earthen pot placed before her in a go. If she succeeds, it is considered to be a good sign.
Like the bachelor party hosted by the groom’s side there is a party which the bride gives her girlfriends as a maiden called the ladies sangeet.
The Saagri (showering of the bride with flowers) is performed on the same evening.This is a beautiful and special ceremony. The groom's sisters(one should be married), cousins and the small children from his side go to the bride's place with the jewellery made of mogra(white flowers).Then the sisters dress the bride in a silk saree and then adorn her with all the flower jewellery. In the night the groom visits the bride's house where he is showered with garlands. A feast is held for the family. This ceremony signifies the blessings which are showered on the bride in the form of flowers.
The wedding day begins with a series of traditional rituals. The first is the thread ceremony, without which the wedding is incomplete. Previously, this ceremony was conducted once the boy reached adolescence, but now, men prefer it just before marriage. Thereafter, oil and haldi is applied to his hair and body and from then, he cannot move out of the house. His brother-in-law sits next to him with a knife, symbolic of a protector. Similarly, the bride too goes through a haldi and oil massage ritual at her place. Haldi is meant to work as a cleanser and purifier. The bride too is not allowed to leave the house after this ceremony.
Sindhi weddings take place either in a temple, a gurudwara or a marriage hall. A sheet is placed between the bride and the groom when they sit for the ceremony, as they are not supposed to see each other’s face. They are asked to place their feet in a plate and it is believed that the partner whose feet is higher, will be the dominating one. Then the bride’s mother washes their feet with milk and the pundit begins the religious chants. Shortly, the sheet is removed and the married couple take seven perambulations, conducted as per vedic rites around the sacred fire.
After the wedding is over, the bride goes over to the groom’s house and opens the door of her new home. Then she sprinkles milk over the house and puts salt in the hands of all her in-laws. The salt is given back to her with the belief that just as it mixes with everything and becomes invisible, the bride too mingle with new her family and become one with them.This ceremony is called Datar.It is symbolic of warding off evil. This brings an end to the wedding rituals.
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Marwari's
Even a simple wedding in Rajasthan is just as elaborate as any big affair. Traditions and customs form an important part of all Marwari weddings.
Marwari clan has to be taken into consideration before any match is fixed and marriages take place only within the community as a rule (except for some).
The engagement ceremony or the Sagaai takes place at the house of the groom. This is strictly an all-male affair. On this day, the bride’s brother puts tilak on the groom’s forehead. A sword, clothes, sweets etc. are given to the groom.
Ganapati Sthapna and Grih Shanti is the second-most important ceremony performed a few days prior to the wedding. An idol of Lord Ganapati is installed and a havan is performed. This sthapana (installation) is important as all ceremonies commence only after this.
A few days prior to the wedding the Pithi dastoor ceremony starts. It consists of the application of turmeric and sandalwood paste to the bride and the groom who cannot leave the house once the pithi starts. This ceremony continues until the day of the wedding.
Mehfils are an integral part of every Rajasthani wedding. ‘Ladies’ mehfils as well as ‘gents’ mehfils are organized. The traditional dance-‘ghoomar’ is performed in the ladies mehfil, while men have their own parties.
The Janeu (sacred thread ceremony) is performed a day before the wedding. On this day the groom has to be dressed in saffron robes and perform a hawan before wearing the thread. This has significance because the groom has two choices of either becoming an ascetic or accepting the institution of marriage. After wearing the thread (i.e. acceptance to marriage) the groom makes a mock attempt to run from the chain of marriage while his maternal uncle catches him and convinces him into accepting the marriage.
The custom of Palla Dastoor is typical to the Marwaris. On the day of the wedding or a day prior to it, the Palla Dastoor is brought to the bride’s house by the groom’s family. It consists of clothes, jewellery and gifts from the groom, which the bride has to wear during the wedding ceremony.
On the morning of the day of the wedding, Baan Chadana is performed at the bride’s and the groom’s house to ensure prosperity.
A Marwari barat, consisting entirely of male members, then proceeds to the wedding grounds. There the groom is taken to the ladies section where the bride’s mother receives the groom with the traditional aarti and then taken to the mandap. The wedding comprises of the saat pheras and kanyadan like all Hindu weddings.
After this, the Barat returns with the newly weds, the girl is bid farewell by her family and is accepted into her new family. When the bride enters her new home a small ceremony called Grihapravesh takes place. Puja and other ceremonies also take place on this day.
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Malayaalee's
A traditional Malayalee wedding starts with exchanging and matching of horoscopes by the parents of the boy and the girl. Muhurtham or the auspicious date is then finalized in consultation with the astrologers.
Nischayam or the engagement ceremony as it is popularly called is the fixed by the elders to announce this day to their family and friends. The prospective bride and the groom are not present on this occasion.
The day before the wedding, a traditional dinner is served at the bride’s residence. She is seated facing the east, and has a traditional five-course vegetarian meal with her family.
The actual wedding is very short and does not have any religious compulsions. The bride may wear the traditional two piece sari, called Mundu, or any other sari of her choice. She is adorned with flowers and jewellery. The groom clad in a dhoti and angavastram arrives at the bride’s ancestral home, where the marriage ceremony takes place in a north-western room.
The bride’s father washes the groom’s feet and welcomes him. The groom then gives him the off white sari that has to be worn by the bride for the nuptials.
The ‘Veli’ or the nuptial ceremony is performed around the agni (fire). The bride and the groom circle the sacred fire thrice, after which the bride’s father ties the ‘Taali’ which is strung on a yellow thread around the neck of the bride. Thereafter the bride’s father gives her hand to the groom in a ceremony called Kanyadaanam or Penkoda.
After the Kanyadaanam, Sparsham takes place. It symbolises the meeting of minds. In this the groom sits in front of the bride and tilts his head backwards, to touch her forehead. After this the girl offers Laja (puffed rice) to the fire to the chant of various mantras. Her palms are placed in her husband’s hands and she performs the homan.
After this, the groom lifts the bride’s foot and places it on the Ammi(grinding stone) signifying breaking of ties from her old family. The groom then moves the bride’s foot forward seven times with his hand symbolising her entry into his family.
Immediately after the wedding, an elaborate meal is served. It consists of various vegetarian dishes. After this the couple leave for the groom’s house, preceded by lamps in what is called Kudivep. The bride is then welcomed to the groom’s house in a ceremony called Grihpravesh.
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Maharashtrian's
The most deciding factor in a Maharashtrian wedding is the grahas (stars) of the boy and the girl. Once the horoscope is matched, it is given to the respective Brahmins for Gun- Milan (matching points). If sixteen points match, the knot can be tied and the process of wedding begins.
Baithak is a meeting of the elder relatives of both the families who talk and decide on various issues regarding the actual Muhurat (auspicious time).The engagement ceremony called Sakharpuda is held a day before the wedding or in the morning of the wedding day. At this ceremony, the groom’s parents give a saree to the bride as a symbol of acceptance into their family. Her hands are adorned with green bangles, proving her engagement. She is also given a pack of sugar, representing the spread of sweetness. A day before the wedding, haldi paste is applied to the bride. In the haldi ceremony for the boy, a group of his women relatives apply haldi on him and douse him with water- this is a ritual meant to sheer the groom of shyness.
On the day of the wedding both the Var (groom) and the Vadhu (bride) are traditionally dressed. The Vadhu, adorned with jewellry, flowers and perfume is beautifully draped in her wedding saree, Shalu. She is brought by her maternal uncle into the pandal where the Var was also brought by his maternal uncle and is impatiently waiting for his companion. Both are made to stand apart, facing each other with garlands in their hands and between them is a plain white cloth called the Antarpath, with a swastika mark made with kumkum. Both have Karawali (partners) standing next to them as support, holding a vessel with water and a coconut. The ceremony continues with the chanting of auspicious shlokas or mantras with showers of coloured rice to greet the newly wed. The Vadhu garlands the Var and touches his feet to seek blessings. The Var then garlands his wife. Then five married ladies from both the families come forward and take aarti of the newly wed.
After the garland ceremony the couple sit near the Brahmin where the Lajja Hom is performed. Then the Var presents his wife the mangalsustra and later puts toe rings on her toes. Then he fills her maang with sindoor. Next, they both have to stand, offer Lhaya (dried rice) into the Agni and go around the hom seven times. In the first two rounds the Var leads and in the remaining two the Vadhu walks ahead of him.
After the Lajja Hom, the couple performs Laxmi Poojan, and then the groom gives a new name to his wife, which he writes on the rice with a gold ring.
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Punjabi's
Once a selected pair is matched (i.e. approval from both families) a date for the roka is fixed. The roka is fixed on the basis of a shubh mahurat(auspicious time)determined by the pundit. The roka ceremony is basically a small get together of the parents, brothers and sisters, of the bride-to be and groom to be. This ceremony takes place at the girl's house. Gifts are exchanged from both the sides. After the roka, the boy and the girl are considered betrothed to each other. The wedding date is fixed after this ceremony.
Among the pre-wedding ceremonies ‘sagan’ is the most important ceremony. It is fixed on a day, close to the wedding day, so that the relatives from both sides are present. The ceremony usually takes place at the groom’s house. The girl's father applies tikka on the boy's forehead who takes blessing from the girl's family members. Gifts are given to the boy and his family from the girl's side.
Another occasion is the chunni chandana ceremony, where the boy's parents and relatives visit the girl's house. The girl dressed in clothes brought by the boy’s family and the boy’s sisters or bhabhi meets the girl first and present her a red chunni. The venue starts where the girl's future mother gives her gifts and jewellery. She even gives the girl a shagan consisting of boiled rice and milk. Then the boy and the girl exchange rings.
After Sagan on ever night till wedding day, the friends and relatives get together for singing and dancing at both the houses. One day may be marked ear for the main sangeet session wherein they meet each other’s family member and friends.
Traditionally, mehandi (henna) was applied to the girl only after the chuda ceremony. The occasion involves the application of mehandi on the girl's hand and feet, accompanied with singing dancing and rejoining by relatives and friends. The boy’s family, as part of the kwardhoti ceremony sends the mehandi.
Vatna (mixture of turmeric powder and mustard oil) is applied on some parts of the girl's body by her relatives and friends. It is believed that the application of the vatna purifies the girl. This is done before her bath.
The wedding ceremonies begin with the Chuda ceremony. The girl's maternal uncle (mama) plays the pivotal role. Her maternal family members give the wedding dress. The ceremony begins with a hawan performed by the pundit. The oldest mama and mami keep a fast till chuda. Often the girl's parents keep a fast the whole day till the ‘laawan’ ceremony. The chuda (a set of cream and red ivory bangles) is not shown to the girl before the ceremony.
After the ceremony the girl's mama and mami also tie the kalivas (dangling golden metal plates). The belief goes that just at the time of departure of the doli, when the friends and cousins are bidding the bride goodbye, she is supposed to hit one of them with her kaliras, the lucky one will get married next.
The bride's dress essentially consist of bright auspicious colors like red, orange and magenta, the groom may dress up in a formal suit or a achkan safari suit, preferably of light color. A small cousin wearing a similar outfit who is called sarbala , accompanies the groom on the mare. The sarbala is to be the groom's protector.
The boy too, is applied a mixture of turmeric and oil (uptan) by his sisters and bhabhi. His maternal uncle plays an important role in the ceremonies at home. ‘Sherabandi’ is one of the important rituals before the boy leaves the bride's house. The boy's father or an elderly relative is responsible for tying the sehra on his head. All relatives first touch a pink color turban before being tied. The shera is tied over the pagdi(turban).
As the groom leaves home on the mare, his bhabhi put's surma (kajal) in his eyes and his cousins and sister feed the mare with "chane ki dal ". While the sisters perform all these ceremonies, the mother of the groom and other elderly relatives keep small amount of money separately for the varna from time to time in order to protect the groom from evil eyes or bad omens.
The Milni is a formal introduction of the close relatives of the boy and girl to each other. Normally, milni of only a specific odd number of males take place. The main feature of the milni is presenting of shagoon to the boy's relatives by the girl's relatives. It is only after the milni is over that the girl's brother helps the groom down from the mare.
Another interesting ritual is that of varmala wherein the bride and groom exchange garlands. The girl must garland the boy first. Traditionally, the bride, the groom and the bride's parents are supposed to fast till the wedding ceremony is over.
As the time for the wedding mahurat approaches, the boy is led to the vedi where the pundit performs the Puja. The boy recites the first few mantras. At this time the girl’s sisters make a grab for the boy’s shoes (Juta Chepai) which is later exchanged for a negotiable sum from the boy. Then the boy and the girl, with their parents, perform the Puja. The girl's father puts a ring on the boys finger before he places his daughter in her husbands care, this is called kanyadaan . The pheras begin after the kanyadaan. The groom’s sister ties the bride's sari to the boy's pagdi. At one end of the chunni, a small knot containing meva, chuara, mishri, badam and silver coin is tied.
After this the couple is taken inside and given milk and sweets.This is followed by Doli/Vidaai. In early days, brothers used to carry their sisters in a doli(palanquin) to her in-laws place but now-a-days this doli is replaced by a car(still called doli).
The next day the bride returns to her paternal home with her husband and brother( who had accompanied her with the doli). Usually a feast is organized for the newly weds on this day and they are given sweets and gifts.
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marriage routine babai, first nite thrillu, aina artha raathri ee time lo ave baavuntaai
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Gujarathi's
Gujarati marriages are full of symbolic rituals. These rituals lay down the terms of the marriage and give instructions to help the couple lead a good life. Gujaratis believe that after marriage, the wife becomes her husband's sahdharmacharini or equal. With marriage comes responsibility and power. In fact, it is the wife who must keep house and look after all the household requirements. Her husband must hand over to her the keys of the house. He is also expected to hand over his salary at the beginning of every month. The wife must follow her husband in his pursuit of a meaningful life.
Pre-Wedding Rituals
Mandap Mahurat
This ceremony is undertaken at the outset of most auspicious events. Hence, the families of the bride and the groom perform this ceremony in their homes a few days before the wedding. The families pray to Lord Ganesh the Hindu God who is believed to remove all obstacles and seek his divine blessing. The puja is performed by an acharya or priest in front of a sacred fire.
Griha Shanti
This is an important puja or prayer session and is conducted at the bride's home as well as the groom's. A mahurat or auspicious time is chosen for the puja after matching the horoscopes of the prospective bride and groom. This ritual springs from the belief that the stars and constellations exert tremendous influence on the lives of human beings. Any disturbance in the stars can cause harm or clashes in the marital relationship and the lives of the couple. The purpose of the puja is to bring peace among the stars. The puja for Griha Shanti is conducted by an acharya with the family members and relatives of the bride's father participating in the rituals.
Jaan
This ritual involves the groom arriving at the house of the bride to seek the blessings of his mother-in-law. He must bow his head and clutch his nose. This gesture symbolises his humility and understanding of the tremendous sacrifice that his future wife is about to make. She will, after all, be leaving behind a life without cares, changing her name and taking on the responsibilities of running his household. The groom's prospective mother-in-law blesses him and performs a small ritual to ward off the evil eye. She also tries to catch his nose as she reminds him that he is the taker since he will be taking her daughter away and they are the givers.
PRE-WEDDING MUST-HAVES
Sacred fire, kalash (a copper vessel) with a coconut, and an idol of Lord Ganesh for the mandap mahurat.
PRE-WEDDING MUST-KNOWS
The puja for is conducted by an acharya with the family members and relatives of the bride's father participating in the rituals.
For the puja for Griha Shanti, only relatives on the paternal side can participate in the rituals
WEDDING RITUALS
The wedding rituals are performed in front of a sacred fire and conducted by the acharya. The rituals begin with the kanya daan or giving away the girl. The bride is given away by her parents who abstain from eating to make themselves pure in body and mind for the occasion. Their folded hands reflect the hope that their son-in-law will take good care of their daughter and never cause her pain. They wash his feet as they believe that he is none other than the Hindu Lord, Vishnu, to whom they are handing over his rightful consort, the Goddess Laxmi in the form of their daughter.
Hasta Milap
In this ritual, the groom's scarf or shawl is tied to the bride's saree. This knot and the joined hands of the couple symbolise the union of two souls joined together in holy matrimony. The acharya chants mantras to invoke the blessings of Goddess Laxmi and Goddess Parvati for the saubhagyavrata or wife. The family and relatives present also come together to bless the couple and shower grains of rice and rose petals on them.
Pheras
The bride's parents partake in milk and refreshments before the pheras. The pheras or rounds around the sacred fire must begin now. The couple go around the fire as the acharya chants mantras. The groom also recites mantras which express his heart's desire and seeks the loving support of his wife.
Saptapadi
The saptapadi or seven steps is another important ritual that makes up the wedding ceremony. The couple must go around the holy fire seven times. The groom chants mantras with each step. Through these mantras he seeks his bride's support and makes a particular request to her with each step. Thus, he makes seven requests totally. Among these requests are that his wife take good care of the house, cook wholesome and healthy meals for their family, be thrifty with money, be an understanding and supporting partner to him, etc. The bride, on her part, promises to fulfill these requests.
WEDDING MUST-HAVES
A copper vessel full of water for the kanya daan.
Rice and rose petals for the hasta milap.
Milk and refreshments for the parents before the pheras begin.
WEDDING MUST-KNOWS
The parents of the bride must not eat any food on the day of the wedding. This makes them pure in mind and body for the auspicious ceremony of kanya daan.
After the kanya daan ceremony is over and before the pheras begin, the bride's parents must be served milk and refreshments.
POST-WEDDING RITUALS
Reception
The reception is usually held immediately after the wedding. It is an opportunity for relatives, friends and well-wishers to bless the newly weds, enjoy a sumptuous meal with them and give them gifts.
Vidaai
The bride is bid a tearful farewell by her parents, siblings, relatives and friends. It is a sad moment as she steps into a palanquin, a specially decorated car, and leaves for her new home.
Ghar nu Laxmi
The bride's first step into her new home is considered auspicious. She is the ghar nu laxmi or the goddess Laxmi who will bring wealth and good fortune to her home. Hence, the bride is welcomed by her mother-in-law who performs a small ritual. She places a vessel, filled to the brim with rice, at the entrance of the house. The bride must knock the vessel down gently with her right foot, spilling some of the rice over. The rice is a symbol of wealth and by following the ritual she conveys her full understanding of her duties responsibilities towards her new home.
POST-WEDDING MUST-HAVES
A kalash, an idol of Lord Ganesh and a vessel filled with rice for the ghar nu laxmi rite.
POST-WEDDING MUST-KNOWS
For the ghar nu laxmi ritual, the bride must remember to use her right foot to knock down the vessel containing rice. Using the left foot is considered inauspicious.
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First about marraige and next the otherthings
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Bengali's
The Bengalis are gifted with a sweet-sounding language and a sweet tooth. Their weddings are never over in a hurry. Every moment is cherished, and there is a ceremony for every moment. The pre-wedding rituals are many and together, they work at building the excitement in anticipation of the wedding day.
PRE-ENGAGEMENT RITUALS
Adan Pradan
Adan Pradan (give and take) is a ceremony that involves the matching of ancestral lines or bangsas in the presence of a purohit (priest). The purpose is to ensure that the marriage does not take place between close relatives or persons having the same gotra (lineage).
ENGAGEMENT
Aashirwad or Patri Patra
This is a confirmation of the marriage alliance. It takes place a couple of days before the wedding. The ceremony is conducted by a purohit at the residence of the bride or the groom.
Ceremony
The purohit brings an idol of Bhagwan Narayan. The bride's family pays a visit to the groom and blesses him in the presence of the purohit. The groom's family blesses the bride in similar fashion.
ENGAGEMENT MUST-KNOWS
The bride/groom must touch the feet of the elders at the end of the ceremony to take their blessings (aashirwad).
The bride is given a sari, a ring and other ornaments. The groom is presented with a ring, gold buttons and watch at the aashirwad ceremony.
ENGAGEMENT MUST-HAVES
For the Aashirwad Ceremony
An alpana or rangoli of lotus flowers or fish. Rice paste is mixed with water for the rangoli.
A small banana tree, to be placed at the entrance of the house. Under the tree is placed the mangal ghot (a small copper pitcher). In the ghot, a mango stem with five leaves (amra pallab) is placed in water. A 'Sri (*) symbol is drawn next to the ghot, using sindoor mixed in oil.
Diyas (oil lamps) and agarbattis (incense) to light during the ceremony.
PRE-WEDDING RITUALS
Vridhi
This is about offering puja to the ancestors of the bride and the groom. The ceremony is performed a day before the marriage. It is attended by all the family members. Alpana or rangoli is done and on it is placed a ghot with amra pallab. All the samagri or items for the puja are arranged in a baran dala. A baran dala is a silver plate containing items for puja. A 'Sri' (*) symbol is made in the baran dala. The purohit brings an idol of Bhagwan Narayan to the puja. The idol is worshipped by lighting agarbattis (incense) and diyas (lamps). The vridhi is usually performed by a paternal uncle. Tradition demands that the uncle and the bride/groom be on a liquid diet.
Dodhi Mangal
This ceremony is performed at the crack of dawn on the day of the wedding in the house of the bride and of the groom. About ten married women accompany the bride/groom to a nearby pond. They invite the Goddess Ganga to the wedding and bring back a pitcher of water from the pond to individually bathe the bride and the groom. Then they offer food to the bride/groom. The meal consists of macher laija bhaja (fried fish) followed by jal dhala bhaja (rice cooked in water). Curd and chiruya complete the meal.
Wedding Piris
The piris are brought to the bride's house a day before the wedding or on the wedding day. A relative or friend paints and decorates the piris which are used to seat the bride and the groom during the wedding ceremony. When the decoration is completed and the piris presented by the proud artist, conch shells are blown and ululation taken up. Tattvas Tattvas or gifts are exchanged between the families of the bride and the groom prior during the pre-wedding and post-wedding ceremonies.
Gae halud tattva
This is sent before the haldi or turmeric ceremony. It is for the bride from the groom's house. The gifts include at least six sarees with blouses, petticoats and cosmetics to go with them. Also among the gifts are fish, assorted sweets, curd, paan, dhaan and durba. A relative of the groom arrives at the bride's house with an entourage of servants bearing the gifts. Incense is lit welcome them and conch shells are blown. The bearers are given sweets and bakshish (reward)
Adhibas Tattva
This is the name given to the gifts coming from the bride's house. It includes a saree for the groom's mother, and fish, sweets, curd, paan, dhaan, and durba. The gifts come on a brass plate or kasar thala borne by servants from the bride's house. They are welcomed as warmly as the groom's gift bearers who visit the bride's house.
Kubi Patta
This is a short ceremony to revere Sant Kuber. It takes place in the houses of the bride and the groom. On the day of the marriage, offerings are made at the altar of the Saint. The family members place three metal glasses filled to the brim with dhaan, khoi (pulses), and crushed rice.
Snan
The snan literally means bathing. In this case, it stands for the bathing rituals that the bride and groom must individually follow on the day of the wedding. The snan takes place in the late afternoon or evening. A few married women apply turmeric and oil on the hair and body of the bride/groom. After bathing, the bride and groom must wear the new set of clothes that have been presented to them by their in-laws. The worn clothes are later given away to a napti (barber).
Sankha Porana
The bride in her maternal home follows the tradition of wearing sankha porana or conch shell bangles that have been dipped in turmeric water. After her bath she wears a new sari and wears the sankha poranas.
Dressing up the bride
This is a ritual in itself. The bride adorns herself in all her bridal finery. Her hair is tied into a bun and covered with a veil. The mukut is placed on her head and secured in place by pinning it to the veil. After her bridal makeover, a design of the mukut is traced on her face using the chandan paste. The bride must sit with the gaach kouto and kaajal laata for the ceremonies that follow.
Mandap
The mandap is the place where the wedding ceremony is conducted. Two banana trees are planted at the mandap and a large alpana is made with rice paste. The mandap is decorated for the event with flowers and lights.
PRE-WEDDING MUST-HAVES
For the vridhi, Fruits, sweets, five paans or betel leaves, curd, milk, durba or grass stalks, dhaan or rice husk, and cow dung.
For dodhi mangal A pitcher, fried fish (macher laija bhaja), some rice cooked in water the previous night (jal dhala bhat), curd and dry flattened rice (chiruya).
For wedding piris Two wooden planks (piris), paint and brushes. Fish, curd, sweets and betel leaves (paan).
For the Tattvas ceremony incense, conch shells and sweets to welcome the gift bearers.
For Kubi Patta Three metal glasses filler with dhaan, khoi (pulses), and crushed rice.
For the snan Turmeric, oil, water, and new clothes.
For Sankha Porana Conch shell bangles, turmeric water, and a new sari.
For the bridal dressing A banarasi sari (usually red in colour), ornanments, a red veil, a mukut (crown), gaach kouto (a blade of grass), a silver kaajal lata (container for kohl), and chandan (sandalwood).
For the groom's attire Dhoti, kurta, topor (a conical cap made of paper mâché, chaddar and chandan.
For the mandap two banana trees, flowers, lights, rice paste for the alpana.
PRE WEDDING MUST-KNOWS
During the dodhi mangal ceremony, food is served to the bride and the groom. The couple must eat well for they will be having their next meal only after all the wedding rituals are over.
The person who decorates the wedding piris must be rewarded with an offering of fish, curd, sweets and paan.
The bearers who bring the tattvas are to be given sweets and bakshish (reward).
For the gae halud tattva, the gifts that go for the bride from the groom's house must include at least six sarees with blouses, petticoats, cosmetics, big fish, assorted sweets, curd, paan, dhaan (rice) and durba (rice husk).
For the adhibas tattva, the gifts that go to the groom's house includes a saree for his mother, and fish, sweets, curd, paan, dhaan, and durba. The gifts must be arranged on a brass plate or kasar thala.
After the snan, the bride and groom must wear a set of new clothes that have been gifted to them by their in-laws.
WEDDING RITUALS
Welcoming the groom
The groom and his relatives arrive at the bride's house to the ringing of bells, blowing of conch shells and ululation. The baran dala is held by an elder female relative of the bride's and the plate is first touched to the groom's forehead, then to ground, and back again to his forehead in a gesture of part blessing, part-reverence. The groom is offered sweets and sherbet. Water is sprinkled on the doorstep as the groom steps into the house to mark the auspicious moment. Both, the mother of the bride and of the groom do not attend this ceremony. It is believed that this will protect the couple from the 'evil eye'.
The Wedding Ceremony
The purohit conducts the wedding ceremony. The bride and groom exchange garlands while the purohit chants mantras. Her paternal or maternal uncle gives the bride away. This particular part of the ceremony is called sampradhan.
WEDDING MUST-HAVES
Baran dala (a silver plate arranged with rice, turmeric, etc. to welcome the bride and groom with), sweets and sherbet for welcoming the groom.
Garlands for the bride and groom to exchange during the wedding ceremony.
POST WEDDING MUST-KNOWS
For the bou baran, The bride must be presented with ornaments and saris. Her new husband must slip an iron bangle on his wife's left arm.
For the phool sajja, The flowers and clothes for this ceremony come from the bride's house.
POST WEDDING MUST-HAVES
For the games that are played during the basar ghar, Paddy and cowries.
For bashi biye, Sindoor (vermilion paste) and darpan (a hand mirror).
For the bidaai, the chaddar (shawl) of the groom and the bride's veil which were tied in a knot during the wedding ceremony.
For the bou baran, Water, a flat metal plate containing a mixture of lac dye and milk, sweets, sherbet, rice, rice husk, piris.
For the bou bhat, A new plate
For the dira gaman, Conch shells.
POST-WEDDING RITUALS
Basar Ghar
The bride and groom are welcomed inside the bride's home. There is merry-making and the couple is served dinner. Jokes and poetry recitals by friends and relatives keep the couple awake all through the night.
Bashi Biye
The next morning, the groom adorns the forehead of his bride with vermillion. He does this by looking into a mirror. The newly-weds visit the mandap, and worship the Sun God in the presence of the purohit.
Vidaai
This ceremony marks the departure of the bride and groom. From here they set off for the groom's home. The newly weds are blessed by the elders.
Bou Baran
This ritual is performed to welcome the bride and groom to the latter's home. The women of the house pour water on the ground beneath their vehicle when they alight. The groom's elder brother's wife holds a plate containing lac dye and milk under the bride's feet. Having imprinted the soles of her feet thus, she leads her by the arm into the house. The elders of the house bless the newly weds.
Bou Bhat
It is during this ceremony that the bride has her first meal in the home of her in-laws. Until now, her meals usually arrive from a neighbour's house. This ceremony is followed by a reception in the evening, hosted by the groom's father.
Phool Sajja
The last of the wedding ceremonies, this occasion sees the bride in a new sari and the groom in a new dhoti and kurta. Their nuptial bedroom is beautifully decorated with flowers, which is why the term, phool sajja. The flowers, clothes and sweets for the occasion usually arrive as gifts from the bride's house.
Dira Gaman
A ceremony that is conducted when the newly-weds visit the bride's house for the first time after the wedding. The thread that was tied by the purohit on the bride's wrist during the wedding rituals is cut during this ritual. Conch shells are blown to the accompaniment of ululation to mark the auspicious moment.
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pls post if you know of any first nite traditions
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Tamilians
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Once a match is fixed which is done by priests of the family who get together at the groom’s place and fix a date for the wedding, the boy and girl do not meet each other.
A day before the wedding the groom’s party arrives at the bride’s place amidst fanfare, like in a Barat. It is called Jaanavaasam. After this the engagement ceremony takes place. The priest then performs Ganesh Puja.
On the dawn of the wedding day the boy and the girl have an auspicious bath called the Mangala Snanam. The groom who states he is leaving for Kashi is then to be wooed to stay back and marry the girl. This is called Nischiyadaratham .
During the actual wedding garlands are exchanged thrice by the bride and the groom. The maternal uncles of both parties help them in the same. It is therefore important for them to be there.
Unjal or the ceremony where the bride and groom are made to sit on a swing follows the wedding. The couple is then given a mixture of milk, banana and sugar by all relatives. A coconut is then given to the girl after which she is taken to the pandaal (wedding tent) where she is given a sari to wear. She wears the saree and comes back where Kanyadanam is performed i.e. the groom and the bride are symbolically united by the bride’s father. Then the bride and the groom go around the sacred fire seven times in a ritual called Saptapadi. Most importantly, a yellow thread with a pendant called the ‘Taali’ is tied to the girl’s neck by the boy.
In the evening Nalangu is performed in which the boy and the girl are given a coconut to play with. It is performed just for fun. An exchange of gifts takes place between members of both families and flower petals are showered on the couple. This is called Laaja Homam and Paaladaanam respectively.
After this, the grihpravesh is performed, in which the bride is formally received and welcomed into her new home and family after
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