Marriage
in India is an iconic affair and is marked by the unique auspicious ceremonies
in different regions and states of India.
Here
are the different wedding cultures in India with auspicious traditions and
ceremonies which are as follows:-
1.
Bengali Matrimony
Bengali wedding is well
known for its auspicious rituals. One of the vital rituals in Bengali matrimony
is ‘Saat Paak’ where the non manglik or manglik bride, having her face covered
with beetel leaves circles seven times around the groom. Shubhodristi is
another important ceremony followed by Saat Paak in which the bride being
manglik or non manglik removes the leaves from her face and the couple eyes are
met finally. Blowing of the conch shells
follows this ritual.
2.
Malyali Wedding
Wedding in Kerala are
well known for its significance and meanings with awesome functions that are
followed in sequence. Malyalam matrimony or wedding is held in the morning and
the conjugal ceremony performed is called ‘Velli’. The father of the bride
washes the feet of the groom and welcomes him as a part of non manglik or
manglik matrimony. The marriage is performed completely when the groom ties the
yellow thread or ‘thaali’ around the bride’s neck.
3.
Assamese Wedding
On the day of wedding or
matrimony being manglik or non manglik, a bathing custom or ceremony is held in
Assamese wedding where the groom’ and the bride’s mother fetch holy water for
the bath. In Assamese wedding, the reception party or feast is held before the
marriage ceremony where mouth –watering dishes are offered. At the earlier
times, the curd, jiggery and rice were served for the guests.
4.
Kannada Matrimony
During the wedding time,
the bride is brought to be seated at the mandap by her sisters. A fan made out
of peacock feathers is used to cover the face of the bride. After that, the
bride’s parent performs the ritual called ‘Dhare Herdu’ and gives away their
daughter to the groom being non manglik or manglik. It is followed by ‘Satapadi’
ritual in which the couple takes seven circles of the holy fire.
5.
Gujrati Matrimony
The wedding starts with
exchanging of Jaimaala two times. Gujrati’s take four Pheras known as Mangal
Pheras.The couple takes four circles around the holy fire which are symbols of ‘
Dharma’, ‘Artha’, ‘Kama’ and ‘Moksha’.
6.
Buddhist Wedding
Since Buddhism is based
on simple lifestyles, their weddings being non manglik or manglik matrimony are
also simple. There are no mandatory rules and regulations to be followed. The
couple is getting married in the Buddhist temple which is licensed as a legal
marriage venue.
7. Jain
Weddings
There are three major
pre-wedding ceremonies in Jain wedding namely Lagana Lekhan, Lekhan Patrika and
Sagai. The two of the most notable and important rituals of Jain wedding are
Pheras and Kanya Daan.
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8.
Christian Matrimony
In Christain wedding or
matrimony, the father is received by the groom’s best man with flowers. The
priest reads the psalm followed by the couple taking the vows. In Christain
wedding, the reception is also a grand affair where the people feast, dance and
sing to celebrate the union of couple.
9.
Kashmiri Wedding
In Kashmiri wedding or
matrimony which is very similar to the Hindu wedding, a ceremony called ‘Diugun’
is performed which resembles the ‘Haldihanth Rasam’. When the groom comes with
his family, both the father of the couple exchange nutmeg as a sign of friendship.
10.
Maharashtrian Matrimony
Prior to the wedding or
matrimony, engagement ceremony or ‘Shakhar Puda ceremony is performed. The
couple is separated with a silk shawl during the wedding. After that, the
Mangalashtak recitation is performed and the shawl is taken away. The couple
gets permission from their parents to tie the knot after performing a few
rituals. Pheras are finally performed with the consent. Read more on matrimony...
11.
Marwari Wedding
Pithi Dastoor is one of
the significant traditional pre-wedding ceremonies that continue up to the
wedding or marriage day. On arriving at the place of bride, the groom being non
manglik or manglik has to hit the toran tied on the doorway with aneem stick.
After that, it is followed by the Pheras and Kanyadaan ritual.
12.
Pahari Wedding
In wedding ceremony or
matrimony called Dhulyaraj, the groom is received with warm welcome. The bride
gets ready for the Pheras wearing traditional Dupatta called ‘Pichorra’ which
is followed by the Vidai ceremony.
13. Punjabi
Matrimony
On the day of wedding,
the bride receives the white and red colored bangles known as Chuda from her maternal
uncle or mama. It is followed by the Ghara Ghardoli ritual where the groom and
bride are bathed in the holy water taken from Gurudwara. The couple exchange
garlands on the wedding night and for performing other rituals, they are taken
to the mandap.
14.
Sikh Matrimony
Sikh wedding is held in
the same way as Punjabi wedding. The only difference is that it is held during
the daytime in Gurudwara where the recitations of Ardaas are performed.
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