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Specialities of a Kannada Wedding

Every region of Karnataka has its own custom of wedding but the basic rituals of Kannada wedding is same all over. Usually all Indian weddings are characterised by pomp and show but Kannada weddings are known for their simplicity and adherence to old tradition. A Kannada wedding lasts a couple of days and consists of various ceremonies which have deep and has intricate meanings. Let us take a peek into how a Kannada wedding takes place.

The engagement ceremony in a Kannada wedding is called ‘Nischay Tamulam’. This is the ceremony when both the bride and the groom’s horoscope are matched and the wedding is fixed. The groom’s father gifts the bride new clothes, coconut and sweets and the same is gifted by the bride’s father to the groom. A priest then fixes an auspicious day for the wedding. ‘Naandi’ is a ceremony which is observed next in the household of both the bride and the groom. It is a puja performed by the family priest to ensure that the wedding is without any obstacles. A traditional kalash with a coconut is placed which symbolizes the beginning of the wedding ceremony. The first invitation card is given to the family deity so that the would-be couple is blessed. ‘Kaashi Yatre’ is a fun filled tradition observed in Kannada weddings. The groom pretends to be angry with everyone for not finding a suitable bride for him. He threatens his family to go for a pilgrimage to Kaashi and packs up rice, coconut, umbrella, walking stick and dhoti. At this point the groom’s maternal uncle stops him and places the chosen girl in front of him. The groom changes his mind and agrees to stay and get married to the girl. 

‘Dev Karya’ is a ritual observed by the groom on the day of the wedding. He visits all temples in the neighbourhood and seeks blessings from the deities. All articles that will be used in the wedding ceremony are placed in front of Lord Ganesha and his blessings are sought and the articles are sanctified.

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The main wedding ceremony starts with the welcoming of the groom and his party at the venue. Five Sumangalis or married women perform aarti of the groom and then he is ushered inside the marriage hall. A puja is performed by the presiding priest where all the rituals of the wedding will take place. It is called ‘Mandap Puja’. This is done to sanctify the wedding mandap. The next ritual is the ’Var Puja’. The groom is considered as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and he is worshipped by the bride’s family. The bride’s father washes his feet, performs puja and presents him with silk dhoti and scarf known as pitambar which the groom wears during the entire wedding ceremony.  

The bride is now brought to the mandap, her face covered with peacock feather fans held by her sisters. There is a cloth curtain between the bride and the groom to prevent them from seeing each other. The curtain is gradually removed as the priest chants the mantras and the bride and groom have the first glimpse of each other. After that the floral garland is exchanged three times which is called ‘Jaimala’. ‘Dhareherdu’ is the kanyadaan ceremony. The bride’s right hand is placed on the groom’s right hand and coconut and betel leaf is placed on top of that. The bride’s parents now bless the union by pouring holy water on top of the joined hands. The couple now goes around the sacred fire seven times with the nuptial knot tied. This ritual is called ‘Saptapadi’ and the bride follows the groom. Together they utter the sacred marriage vows.

The bride and the groom now sit down and the groom ties the mangalsutra around the bride’s neck assisted by five married women. With this ritual the wedding concludes and the couple seeks the blessings of the elders of both the families.

There are quite a few post wedding ceremonies in Kannada weddings. ‘Okhli’ is a post wedding game played to break the ice between the two families. The groom’s ring is dropped in a vessel containing milk and coloured water and the bride and her brother has to find the ring. Three rounds of the game is played and if the bride is successful in finding the ring then it is considered that she will be able to manage all challenges of her marital life.

The bride’s final and tearful goodbye from her parental home is called ‘Vidaai’. All things required for starting a new home like cot, utensils, cooking pots, umbrella, etc. are given to the bride and her brother accompanies her to her in-law’s house. He stays there for the night and returns the next morning. The welcoming ceremony of the bride at the groom’s house is known as ‘Griha Pravesh’. Her mother-in-law welcomes her with an aarti and the bride enters the house by turning over a vessel full of rice with her right feet symbolizing overflowing prosperity with her arrival.

There is a ritual of cloth presentation by the groom to the bride. She is presented with five sarees which she is to wear for various post wedding ceremonies. The ritual of name change ceremony is also a speciality of Kannada weddings. The groom chooses a new name for the bride and writes it with his ring on a plate of rice which is presented to the bride. The bride accepts the plate symbolizing her acceptance of the new name. On the second day of the marriage the bride’s parents visit the groom’s house to take the newlywed couple to stay at least one night at their house after which they return back to the groom’s house. 

In order to introduce the bride to the family, relatives and friends, the reception ceremony is arranged by the groom’s family. The bride is blessed by the elders and gifts are presented to her. With this the joyful and traditional Kannada wedding ends and the couple starts their blissful marital life.

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Fun, frolics and Traditions of a Goanese Christian Wedding Ceremony

Many customs and traditions are involved in the Goan Catholic wedding which captures the happy times of the Goan community. The custom and tradition of weddings in Goa is highly influenced by Christian culture. There are various ceremonies that they follow such as the ‘Ros’ in which parents, relatives and friends of the bride and the groom gather two days before the wedding and bless the couple. The anointing of the bride and bridegroom with coconut milk is an interesting ritual which is known as Ros and has not yet lost its popularity in the Goan community. 

Goans take every celebration, especially weddings, very seriously. They make the plans a year in advance and spend a lot of money in all the events related to weddings. One cannot beat Goa when it comes to events related to Goanese weddings. Weddings in Goa generally happen in the winter season which is the perfect weather for weddings to take place. There are many events and rituals involved in Goan weddings. However, some traditions are followed and some are not followed which solely depends on the couple and the families involved. Let’s take a look at all the events involved in a Goan wedding. 

Pre-wedding Ritual in Goa

  • Engagement – The engagement is held at the groom’s place and takes place with the exchange of rings in the presence of family members, priests, relatives and friends. The bridegroom’s ring is taken in a special box that has an Infant Jesus statuette. The bride’s parents put some money which represents the amount of dowry at the bottom of the box. This is counted by an elderly family member who is known as ‘yezman’.
  • Chuddo – The first tradition for a Goan wedding is the ‘Chuddo’. In the Goan wedding culture, bangles play the most  important as the bridal accessory. It is a custom where the bride has to wear the best bangles possible. These bangles of a particular colour and design are called ‘chuddo’. The bangles are made of glass and are very delicate. This ceremony is performed at the house of the maternal uncle of the bride. For the ceremony, the bangles are fitted onto the wrists of the would-be bride by the volar. Relatives take the opportunity and get some bangles for themselves as well. The family gifts money as a token of blessing and is kept in a tray placed near the bangle-seller. The chuddo ceremony is common among the Hindus and Christians of Goa.
  • Ros – Next comes the most famous ritual which takes place before the wedding is the Ros. In this ritual, both the groom and the bride are anointed with a specially prepared mixture called Ros. It is made of coconut juice and coconut oil. The mixture is then applied by the parents, relatives and the friends of the would-be couple. This ritual is held two days before the wedding. This ceremony symbolizes the beginning of new life. The coconut milk is used and is said to cleanse or purify the couple before the wedding, which signifies the end of their single lives.
  • Bhuim Jevon – A meal is prepared in honour of the family’s ancestors known as ‘bikaraimche jevon’. This meal is basically for the beggars and poor people in and around the village. This Jevon is more of an offering & thanksgiving to the dead ancestors of the family. 

Wedding Day Ceremony

On the wedding day, the bride’s wedding dress and other accessories are sent by the groom to her house by a female relative who also helps the bride to dress for the wedding. When the gifts are sent to the bride’s home, crackers are ignited by the groom’s side to inform one and all that it is being sent. Before proceeding to the church, the relatives and friends of both the couples offer their blessings. The groom is the first one to reach the church after which the bride arrives. On the wedding day, the dowry items are sent to the groom’s home before everyone leaves for the Church. The wedding car comes to pick the bride after reaching the groom to the church. Here at the nuptials the couple declare the wedding vows and the priest then pronounces them husband and wife. 

Post Wedding Ceremony

  • Saddo – After this on their return from church, the newly wed couple comes to the groom’s house and the groom’s mother puts a gold chain on the bride’s neck and places the ‘saddo’ or the saree drape on her shoulder. Prayers are offered. 
  • Reception –  The venue of the reception is arranged by the groom’s family. On the evening of the Reception, the couple proceeds to the venue where the wedding cake is cut and all dancing and merrymaking takes place with food and drinks being served. A toast is raised for the happiness and prosperity of the married couple.
  • Xim – At the end of the reception, all the relatives and friends of the married couple who have remained till the end draw an imaginary line known as ‘xim’. The bride’s family assembles at one side and the groom and his family on the other. Prayers are offered and later few of the bride’s relatives cross the ‘xim’ and formally invite the couple to the bride’s house the next day which is called ‘apovnemn’ in Konkani. Thus all the festivities and celebration of the wedding come to an end after the reception.

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Know about The Traditions and Glamour of Marwari Wedding

Marwaris hail from Rajasthan and are one of the biggest business communities in India today. Marwari weddings are a community affair and apart from being full of traditions and rituals it is an expensive celebration which continues for many days. The elaborate display of wealth and customs make a Marwari wedding spectacular. It can be divided basically into pre-wedding rituals, wedding day and post-wedding rituals. Let us now check out how Marwari wedding customs and celebration goes ahead.

The event of ‘Sagai’ that is engagement takes place at the groom’s house. Elders from the bride’s side bless the groom and the bride’s brother applies kumkum and rice tika on the groom’s forehead. This ceremony is called ‘Mudha Tikka’. The family of the groom also visits the bride’s household with gifts of sarees and jewellery and the ring ceremony takes place. The ritual ends with seeking the blessing of elders and lunch.

‘Ganapati Sthapana’ and ‘Griha Shanti’ are two religious rituals observed in both groom and bride’s household after the ‘Sagai’ and it is performed by a priest to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha and for appeasement of the planetary lords. Puja, havan and various other ceremonies are observed for successful completion of the marriage. 

The ceremony of ‘Sangeet’ is like an ice-breaking occasion with the bride. The future in-laws of the bride assemble around her, dressed in their fineries and share light jokes along with song and dance to popular Bollywood and folk songs. A separate occasion for the groom is a bachelor’s party where the groom along with his friends and male cousins get together to share jokes with dance and maybe some drinks. This is a time when the groom enjoys his last day of bachelor life.

The ceremonies of ‘Haldi’ and ‘Mehandi’ are another pre-wedding ritual of much importance and are celebrated in both the groom and bride’s household. ‘Haldi’ is the ceremony where the groom and the bride are bathed ritually after applying turmeric paste. ‘Mehandi’ is also a very joyous ceremony for the ladies of the house, especially the friends and cousins of the bride. Mehendi or henna dye is applied to the hands and feet of the bride and also the other ladies.   

The wedding attire of a Marwari bride and groom is very regal, traditional and elaborate. The groom is dressed in sherwanis, jodhpuris and turban with a sarpech. He carries a sword on his kamarbandh and wears traditional Rajasthani jootis. The bride dresses up in red Lehenga Choli and a heavy Odhni. She is decked up in traditional jewellery of gold, meenakari and kundan. 

On the day of the wedding, the groom heads out to the wedding venue but before that the ‘Sehra’ is tied around his head to hide his face. The ‘Sehra’ is usually made of flowers, zari or string of pearls. The procession leading to the wedding venue is called ‘Baraat’. The groom rides a horse and holds a sword which is typical of the Rajasthani Marwari tradition. The ‘Baraat Dhukav’ is the ceremony when the groom’s procession reaches the venue of the wedding. He is welcomed by the bride’s mother with ‘aarti’, sweets and water.

With the welcome of the groom, the main rituals of the wedding ceremony start.  The bride is brought into the wedding Mandap. She puts seven suhalis on the head of the groom. Suhali is a type of snack. Following this the bride and the groom exchange garlands which are known as ‘Jaimala’ or ‘Varmala’. At this point, the bride and groom’s odhni are now tied which signifies their union and is known as ‘Granthi Bandhan’. Later, the father of the bride performs the ‘Kanyadaan’ where he asks the groom to take the full responsibility of the bride and the bride also accepts the in-laws family as her own. In Marwari weddings, the bride and the groom go around the holy wedding fire seven times. For the first three rounds or ‘pheras’, the bride leads and in the next four, the groom leads. The next important ritual of a Marwari wedding is ‘Sindoor daan’. The groom puts vermillion on the forehead of the central hair parting of the bride symbolizing the marital status of the woman. After the final offering in the holy fire, the bride and the groom seeks the blessing of the priest and elders of the house and thus ends the wedding rituals. 

‘Joota Chupai’ is one of the entertaining parts of a Marwari wedding. The groom’s shoes are hidden by the friends and cousins of the bride and the groom has to bargain and settle for an amount to get his shoes returned. ‘Bidai’ is the process of the newlyweds leaving the parental house of the bride to the house of the groom. It is an episode of a tearful goodbye. Upon arrival at her husband’s home, the bride receives an elaborate and warm welcome from her mother-in-law who performs an ‘arti’ before ushering the bride in. The bride is asked to put her right foot over the threshold into a tray containing milk and vermillion solution. This ceremony is called ‘Griha Pravesh’. The bride kicks over a pot filled with rice and coins and enters the household of her husband. This symbolizes incoming of wealth and fertility. ‘Pagelagni’ and ‘Mooh Dikhai’ are the next rituals. The bride is introduced to the family and to its extended members and she offers her respects to them. Elder female member of the groom’s family lifts the bride’s veil and one-by-one and bless her. She is also presented token gifts on the occasion. ‘Chooda Pehenana’ is a ritual where the bride’s mother-in-law presents a set of lac and ivory bangles to the bride as a symbol of marital life and good omen. The entire wedding cycle is completed with the ‘phool sajja’ in which the bride and the groom sleep together and the wedding is consummated.

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Understand The Rituals and Traditions of a Malayalam Wedding!

Malayali weddings are filled with interesting traditions and rituals. The wedding ceremonies are very royal which involves uniting two individuals and their respective families in a sacred and lovable bond. In South India, people always try to provide the best education and all other facilities to their children. They even provide the best to their children even when it comes to finding the best match for marriage. Malayali parents take extra care to choose the life partners for their children. Even though Malayali families are quite broad-minded and accept love marriages, educational background and family background of the prospect is of prior importance.

Kerala is always believed to have the most amazing and breathtaking scenic beauty. This state also has some unique wedding customs too. Most North Indians wedding ceremonies are held after sundown. However, Malayali weddings often happen in the morning. Here are the pre-wedding rituals, wedding and post-wedding rituals that make the Kerala Hindu wedding a grand affair.

Pre-Wedding Rituals

  • Muhurtham – In this ritual, the astrologer matches the kundalis of the bride and groom. If the Kundlis matches, a Muhurath or a date for the wedding is fixed. 
  • Nischayam – Nischayam is the other name of engagement in Malayalam weddings. Both the families make an official announcement of the wedding in front of family, relatives and friends.
  • Traditional Party – The bride’s family organises a party for the guests just before the wedding ceremony and offers a delicious vegetarian meal for the guests.

Wedding Day Rituals

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  • Madhuparkam – When the groom reaches the wedding venue, he and his family members are welcomed in a grand way and the bride’s father washes the feet of the groom. The groom hands his in-laws a white saree which the bride is supposed to wear during the wedding ceremonies.
  • Kanyadaanam – All the wedding ceremonies are performed in front of a Veli (holy fire). The couple goes around the Veli three times and then the groom ties a Taali (yellow necklace) around the bride’s neck. After this, the actual Kanyadaanam ritual is done, where the bride’s father hands over his daughter’s hand in the hands of the groom. Kanyadaanam is the moment when the bride’s father gives his daughter’s hand in the groom’s hand.
  • Sparsham – During this ritual, the groom is made to sit on the floor where he faces the bride and their foreheads touch. The priest asks the bride to put rice in the Veli while chanting mantras. The groom helps the bride to put her foot on the Ammi (grinding stone) to signify that she is breaking ties with her family and stepping onto a new family.
  • Sadhya – After all the rituals have taken place, all the guests sit together and a feast is organized where traditional vegetarian dishes are served.

Post Wedding ceremonies

  • Kudivep – After the wedding is over, the couple starts for the groom’s house, where the newlyweds are heartily welcomed by the groom’s mother with lit oil lamps. This welcome ceremony is known as Kudivep.
  • Griha Pravesh – This is the ritual which takes place post wedding where the bride officially enters her new home for the first time.

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Joy, Excitement, Food and Rituals of a Gujarati Wedding Ceremony

When we think about Gujarati weddings, the songs “Nagada Sang Dhol” and “Dholi Taro” comes to our mind. The sounds of Dhol, Nagada, Murli, Turi, Taturi are the first that you would hear when you attend any Gujarati wedding. Gujarat is the land of culture, colors and delicious food. People of Gujarat financially well-off and also have a rich culture. Their weddings are very traditional, ritualistic, and grand which includes their food, decorations and their attires. All the rituals are followed very carefully and with complete dedication. Gujarati weddings are packed with fun-filled events including the Garba nights and the delicious vegetarian food that they serve in the wedding. 

The Gujarati Wedding ceremonies have three parts including the pre wedding rituals, wedding day ceremonies and post wedding ceremonies. Let’s have a look about the rituals and ceremonies that take place during the marriage in any Gujarati family.

Pre Wedding rituals and ceremonies :

  • Chandlo Matli – When the marriage gets fixed between the two families, this ritual is performed. During this ritual, the father of the bride along with four other male members of his family visits the groom’s house and applies Chandlo – a red circle made of vermillion at the center of the forehead. They bless the groom and offer him Shagun.
  • Gol Dhana / Sagaai – Gol Dhana means coriander seeds and jaggery. This ritual is performed a few days before the wedding  which also means the engagement ceremony in other cultures. The bride’s family visits the groom’s family and presents them with gifts of sweets and savories. The bride and the groom exchange rings. Five married women, each from the bride’s and groom’s family blesses the couple-to-be for a happy married life. A small feast is arranged for members of the two families. 
  • Ganesha Sthapan – Also known as Ganesha Maatli is said to be the beginning of any wedding ceremony or ritual. During this ceremony, both the families of the bride and the groom perform a Ganesh puja at their home a few days before the wedding. Everyone prays for their happy and successful married life.
  • Mandap Mahurat – This ritual is performed to start the arrangements of the wedding. Both the bride’s and the groom’s family performs this ritual. The priest performs a puja at the house especially praying to Lord Ganesha and seeking his blessings to remove all obstacles from the couple’s paths before their union.
  • Mehendi – Mehendi ceremony takes place two days prior to the wedding day. Henna paste is applied on the bride’s hands and feet. The initials of the groom are incorporated in the design. Other women in the family also apply mehendi. Wedding songs are sung by women at the venue during the mehendi ceremony.
  • Pithi – Pithi is almost similar to haldi ceremony in which a paste of sandalwood, turmeric, saffron, rosewater is applied to the bride and the groom by friends and family at their respective homes. The turmeric included in the paste is considered auspicious.
  • Sangeet Sandhya / Sanji – This is the most fun filled ceremony in the Gujarati wedding and is observed during the evening a day prior to the wedding. Both the bride’s and the groom’s family get together at a common venue and perform songs and dance especially traditional Dandiya and Garba dances. 
  • Mameru – Also known as Mosalu, this ceremony takes place one or two days prior to the wedding day. The groom’s maternal uncles, Mama and Mosa, visit the bride’s house with presents for her, ahead of her wedding day. Traditionally, the gifts include her bridal dress – a Paanetar saree, jewellery sets and chura, along with sweets and dry fruits.

Wedding Day Ceremonies :

  • Varghodo – This ceremony is the Gujarati wedding version of a Baraat. The groom arrives at the bride’s house on a horse and is followed by a dancing procession led by his family members and friends. 
  • Ponkvu – The family of the bride welcomes the groom’s Baraat with the ritual of Ponkvu in a grand way. The bride’s mother welcomes the groom with Aarti and Tilak after which she playfully pulls his nose while he tries to escape.
  • Jaimala – Both the bride and the groom exchange garlands as they formally meet each other for the first time on their wedding day. During Jaimala, they exchange the garland twice while playing a game where their relatives lift them higher so that they don’t get snared first.
  • Madhuparka – The mother of the bride leads the groom to the Mandap. She washes his feet with milk and water and then offers him Panchamrut, a drink made of ghee, honey, sugar, milk and yogurt. While the groom is busy in the wedding ritual, the bride’s sisters take advantage of this opportunity and hide the shoes of the groom. 
  • Antarpaat – In this ceremony, a curtain is raised between the bride and groom. The bride is escorted to the mandap by her maternal uncle. During the course of this ritual, the curtain is lowered.
  • Kanya Daan – The bride’s father washes the groom’s feet with milk and water, after which he gives his daughter’s hand to him and blesses the couple. Kanyadaan is the moment when the bride’s father gives his daughter’s hand in the groom’s hand.
  • Hasta Milap and Varmala – The priest ties the bride’s saree to the groom’s shawl in this ritual known as the hasta milap. After that, a cord is tied around the couple’s necks by the elders in the family to ward off evil, which is known as varmala.
  • Mangal Pheras – The bride and the groom circle around the fire four times, each with its own special meaning and commitment – Dharma, Kama, Artham, Moksha. The priest chants sacred verses from the scriptures asking the couple to repeat them. The married couple then seeks the blessings of the elders. 
  • Saptapadi – The bride touches seven betel nuts placed at regular intervals along a straight line with her right toe. The groom helps her to perform the task. The bride and the groom then repeats the seven sacred vows during this ritual.
  • Sindoon Daan – The groom puts vermillion or the sindoor on the bride’s hair parting and ties the mangalsutra around her neck. 
  • Kansar – The bride and groom feed each other with sweets at the end of the wedding ceremony. 

Post-wedding Rituals and ceremonies :

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  • Saubhagyavati Bhava – To bless the couple, seven married women are invited to the bride’s place. While blessing the bride, these seven women recite the three words, Akhanda Sauvagyavati Bhava which means may your married glory remain forever.
  • Chero Pakaryo – This is a fun-filled ritual where the groom tugs at the saree of his mother-in-law where he asks for gifts from the bride’s family.
  • Ashirwad – The couple seeks blessings from all the elders of both the families.
  • Vidaai – The bride bid a tearful goodbye to her family and headed towards her husband’s house.
  • Ghar Nu Laxmi – After the bride reaches the groom’s house, she is warmly welcomed by her mother-in-law with an arti and tilak. She then enters her new home after knocking down a pot full of rice with her right foot.
  • Aeki beki– This ceremony is a very joyous ceremony after the hectic wedding schedule. A bowl filled with milk is put in front of the newly wed couple and a ring is dropped in it. Both the bride and the groom then have to find the ring, and whoever wins, gets a gift. It is also believed that whoever finds the ring first will be in control of the family and rules the marriage. 
  • Reception – After the rituals are over at the groom’s end, the groom’s family organizes the wedding reception. The guests at the reception party include mostly the near and dear ones of the groom’s family.

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