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Traditions of a Tamil Wedding

Tamilians are always known for their elegance and simplicity even if it is something as big and extravagant as marriage. With all kinds of rituals and cultural norms that are much different from other Indian weddings, the Tamil wedding is one that gives importance to peaceful and spiritual union over pomp and grandeur. Tamilians give immense priority to their tradition and rituals which should be performed in the right manner. Weddings in the south are very different from those up in north India. Tamil people represent the major identity of South Indian communities and are known for their simple living and great education. Typical Tamil weddings are more about sticking to the age old customs and traditions than having lavish arrangements. 

Tamil weddings are always filled up with joy and happy moments. They have big events with distant relatives, friends and family members but they would make sure there will be no compromise on the actual traditional ceremony. Tamil weddings, also known as Kalyanam, take place during the day of all months of the Tamilian calendar except Aashad, Bhadrapad and Shunya. The Tamil wedding ceremonies are broken up in Pre Wedding, Wedding and Post Wedding rituals. Pre Wedding rituals consist of NakshatraPorutham, Marriage Agreement, Panda Kaal Muhurtham, Sumangali Prarthanai, Pallikal Thellichal, Vrutham, Naandi Shraddham, Nishchaya Tram and Lagna Pathirikai. On the day of the wedding, they have MangalaSnanam, Gauri Puja, Kashi Yathra, Pada Puja, Pada Puja, Oonjal, Kanyadanam, Muhurtham, Saptapadi and lastly the post wedding rituals are Reception, Sammandhi Maryathai, Paaladaanam, Grihapravesham, Valeyadal, Maruveedu Varudal.

Tamil Wedding

Pre-wedding Rituals:

  • Nakshatra Porutham – Matching of horoscopes are given utmost importance in a Tamil wedding. Horoscopes are matched which determines a lot of factors for the impending wedding like the wedding date, precise moment for the wedding or muhurtha and other rituals as well.
  • Marriage Agreement– The marriage agreement is created by the priests on both sides once the marriage date is fixed. A meeting is arranged at the groom’s place where both the families exchange the marriage agreements by putting it on a platter containing a bunch of bananas, betel leaves, betel nuts and a coconut. Gifts are then exchanged between the families.
  • Panda Kaal Muhurtham – During this ritual, both the families visit a temple or may organize a special puja at one of the homes, and pray to God so that the wedding may happen without any obstacles. This is generally done on the day before the wedding.
  • Sumangali Prarthanai – This is a puja directed towards the Sumangalis or married women who take part during the rituals of the wedding. These women are basically close relatives, family members and friends. The women, generally grouped in odd numbers like three or five or seven, get decked up in traditional sarees. Once the puja is completed, the bride seeks blessings from each Sumangali and gives her some special gift like a saree or jewellery. Lunch is also arranged for them.
  • Pallikal Thellichal – Clay pots are decorated with vermillion and sandalwood paste by five or seven married women of the family or both the bride and the groom’s families. Every pot contains nine different types of grains or navadhaanyam and are placed along with a bit of curd. A traditional south Indian sand art design that is believed to be bringing good luck, is prepared at a particular spot within the house.
  • Vrutham – This ritual takes place at the groom’s house in the early morning before the wedding day. The day signifies transition of the groom from the Bachelorhood phase to Domestic phase. He seeks permission from his father to proceed to this phase. A sacred thread which is yellow in color along with turmeric is tied around the groom’s wrists. In a similar ceremony or puja, a yellow thread is also tied around the bride’s wrists. This thread is said to protect the bride and the groom from evil energy.
  • Naandi Shraddham – During this ritual, the groom’s family arrives at the wedding venue on the morning of the day before. The bride’s family welcomes them with tray full of favors like sweets, betel leaves, betel nuts and fruits. The groom is especially welcome with a shower of rose water. A garland is put around the groom’s neck and a spot of sandalwood and vermillion paste is applied on his forehead. After the welcome, ten Brahmins are invited over who take part in a ritual that offers appeasement to the families’ departed ancestors. The Brahmins are treated to traditional Tamil vegetarian lunch and are given traditional two piece garments along with betel leaves, betel nuts, coconut, fruits and sweets. The Brahmins bless the couple and wish them a prosperous life ahead.
  • Nishchayathram – This is the engagement ceremony that is done formally. The ritual begins with a puja to lord Ganesh at the bride’s home. The groom’s family arrives at the bride’s house. They give a beautiful saree and jewelleries to the bride. They then apply a spot of sandalwood paste and vermillion on the bride’s forehead. The sumangalis from both sides come and fill up the free end of the bride’s saree with rice, fruits, coconut, flower, turmeric, betel nut and betel leaves. An arti of the bride is performed while a garland is tied around her waist. The bride’s family also performs a similar ritual and gives new clothes to the groom. The bride and the groom then change into these new clothes. In some families, the couple also exchanges rings after they have changed.
  • Lagna Pathirikai – This ritual involves announcement of the wedding and offering verbal invitation to the wedding. The family priests after consulting the couple’s horoscopes come up with the most auspicious moment of carrying out the wedding which they formally draft in the lagna patrikai which outlines the names of the family members, the bride and the groom’s, the marriage date and the marriage time. The time of the wedding or the Lagna is announced in front of all the family members of both the bride’s and the groom’s side. The lagna patrikai is seen and signed by the heads of the two families. Following this, gifts are exchanged between the two families.

Wedding Day Rituals:

  • MangalaSnanam – The Mangalasnanam ritual is observed separately by the bride and the groom’s sides. A paste of turmeric, sandalwood and kumkum is prepared by the married women. They take turns in applying oil to the bride/groom’s hair and applying the paste on their face, hands and feet. After the ritual, the bride/groom takes a bath in holy water to cleanse their body. They then proceed to get ready for the wedding ceremony.
  • Gauri Puja – This ritual is performed only by the bride. An idol of the Goddess Gauri, is placed on a plate containing rice and kumkum. After the bride has been dressed up, she offers her prayers and performs a short puja to the Gauri idol wishing for a happily married life ahead.
  • Kashi Yatra – The groom’s party arrives at the wedding venue and the groom grabs an umbrella, walking sticks and some food items to go off to Varanasi or Kashi, renouncing all worldly attachments to pursue religious studies. The father of the bride then intercepts him outside the wedding hall and makes him see the virtues of domestic life. The father of the bride then promises the groom to give his daughter to him in marriage. The groom accepts this proposal and returns to the wedding venue to get married. The umbrella is to be kept with the groom throughout the wedding to remind him of the decision and his duties thereby.
  • Pada Puja – After the groom arrives at the wedding mandap, the parents of the bride washes his feet with holy water, sandalwood, kumkum and milk. His feet are then wiped dry with flower petals.
  • Maalai Maatral – In this ritual, the bride is brought into the wedding mandap and the couple exchange flower garlands as a first step of the wedding. The ritual is repeated three times and the bride/groom tries to evade garlanding by the other.
  • Oonjal – Oonjal generally means a swing. During ritual, the couple is made to sit on the swing. The women of the family surround the swing and sing Oonjal Pattu songs. The elders of the family come one by one and feed the couple milk and banana and bless them. Women from both the families carry colored rice balls around the couple seated in the swing in both clockwise and anticlockwise directions three times before throwing the balls in four cardinal directions to remove evil energy. Older women also go around the couple holding an earthen lamp and pot filled with water three times in clockwise direction. The gentle rocking motion of the swing represents the turbulent situation that life may present to them.
  • Kanyadanam – The bride and groom is then asked to step off the swing. The end of the bride’s saree is tied to the end of the groom’s angavastram. The bride’s mother then applies kajal on the groom’s eyes and the bride’s father washes his feet. Through this ritual the groom is viewed as representative of Lord Vishnu. The groom is then made to sit on the floor at his designated spot. The bride’s father sits facing the groom. The bride is seated on her father’s lap and a coconut is placed on her hands. The bride’s father then supports his daughter’s hands and offers the coconut to the groom together. The mother of the bride pours holy water over the coconut. Through this ceremony, the bride’s parents give her to the groom and request him to take care of their daughter for the rest of their life. The bride and the groom’s hands are tied with a sacred thread to seal their union.
  • Muhurtham – After completion of the Kanyadanam, the groom’s parents present the bride with a nine yard silk saree symbolizing their acceptance of the bride into their family. The saree is draped around the bride’s shoulders while the groom applies vermillion to her hair parting. The bride then goes to change into the saree gifted to her by her in-laws. When she returns to the mandapam, a grass ring is placed on her head, over which the yoke of a plough is placed and a belt made of reed grass is placed around her waist. Water is poured over the yoke. This ritual is a symbolic reminder of the fact that the bride and the groom together have to overcome the challenges of life. The Thaali is blessed by the priest and the groom ties the Thaali, or south Indian equivalent of a mangalsutra, around the bride’s neck. The first two knots of the Thaali are put in by the groom while the third and the final one is put in by the groom’s sister.
  • Saptapadi – In this ritual, the bride and the groom hold each other’s hands and go around the sacred fire seven times. Mantras are chanted by the priest which depicts the seven sacred vows of a marriage. This ritual marks the symbolic beginning of the couple’s journey as husband and wife. The groom then holds the bride’s left toe as she steps over a grindstone. This symbolically represents the solidity of their union.

Post-wedding Rituals:

  • Reception –Once the wedding is over, it is followed by a formal reception in the evening where the guests are treated with a lavish vegetarian dinner. The newly weds are seated on a throne like chairs on top of a stage where they can meet the guests.
  • Sammandhi Maryathai – During this ceremony, The two families exchange gifts and the bride prepares to leave her paternal home. She is bid an emotional goodbye by her parents and relatives after they have prayed to God.
  • Paaladaanam – Before their departure, the bride and the groom lie face down and seek the blessings of the elders. The groom then escorts the bride to his home.
  • Grihapravesham– Once the bride reaches the groom’s home, she is given a warm welcome. The mother-in-law performs arti and escorts her inside the house where she is led to seek the blessings of the family deity first.
  • Valeyadal – This ritual refers to the formal introduction of the bride to the members of the groom’s family who offers her gifts. Several games are played to break the ice between the bride and the groom.
  • Maruvidu Varudal – Three days after the wedding, the couple visits the bride’s paternal home. They are welcomed and are fed a delicious lunch. The bride’s parents give the couple gifts. This ritual marks the end of all the wedding celebrations.

For a note, the most important aspect of any wedding is the wedding ensemble of both the bride and the groom but more stress is laid on the bride’s attire. It is selected much in advance and the accessories to go with it are also decided way before the wedding. A Tamilian bride looks every bit of a Goddess on earth in a beautiful kanjeevaram silk sari, wearing traditional gold jewellery from head to toe and showing off her long braid accessorized with hair jewellery and flowers. The groom, on the other hand, wears a dhoti and kurta or a sherwani if he wants. Ensure that the wedding outfits for both are decided and kept ready with all the accessories much in advance.

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Bengali Weddings are not just lavish, but also culturally rich and diverse. Know more about it

Bengali wedding or what it is called in Bengali as ‘Biye’ is not just a day-long occurrence but a festival rich in tradition spanning multiple days. It is not just a union between two people but a ceremony where two families come together and become one. A ‘Biya’ is divided into basically three parts: Pre-wedding rituals, wedding rituals and post-wedding rituals. The entire episode is defined with the gathering of friends and family, good food, glamorous clothes and jewellery and religious rituals. Let’s explore how the entire event goes ahead.

 A traditional Bengali arranged marriage is facilitated by a matchmaker called ‘Ghotok’. They are usually friends or relatives and can be from any side. They introduce the families and on certain day parents of the bride or groom along with other relatives go to the other party’s house to formalize the marriage known as ‘Paka Kotha’. On an auspicious day after that elders from the groom and the bride’s side visit each other’s place and bless the boy and the girl with clothes and gold ornaments. This formal occasion is known as ‘Ashirwad’. Food being an integral part of Bengali culture, all aspects of a Bengali Biye is accompanied by elaborate lunch or dinner. ‘Aai Budo Bhaat’ is such a ceremony where the bride-to-be has her last meal in her parent’s household. Women of the household on both the sides play an integral part in a few sacred rituals prior to the main wedding ceremony. Some of these rituals are ‘Ananda Nadu’ which is associated with coconut, sweets and puffed rice, ‘Dhodhi Mangal’ early morning ritual on both the groom and bride’s family, ‘Holud kota’ grinding of turmeric for anointing the bride and groom. ‘Vriddhi’ is a solemn occasion where the ancestors are invoked and are usually performed by a paternal uncle.

Early morning of the day of the wedding is accompanied by quite a few traditional rituals on both the bride and groom’s side. One such important ceremony is ‘Gaye Holud’. Prior to that, ‘Adhibas Tattwa’ is received by the groom’s family from the bride’s side which includes fish, sweets, curd, paan, clothes, etc. During ‘Gaye Holud’ the groom is bathed after applying turmeric paste and the same turmeric is sent to the bride’s house along with ‘Gaye Holud Tattwa’ for the bride to take bath. This is followed by ‘Sankha porano’ ritual in the bride’s household where the bride wears the sankha and pola bangles symbolic of a married Bengali woman.

The main wedding rituals commence with ‘Bor Boron’ that is welcoming the ‘Bor’, the groom to the bride’s place. The groom is accompanied by a trail of ‘Bor Jatri’, members of the groom’s house as well as his friends headed by a guardian known as ‘Bor Korta’ and the groom’s best man ‘Nid Bor’ who is the youngest member of the groom’s family.  The groom is then seated in the ‘Chadnatola’ which is the wedding altar and is offered new clothes by the person from the bride’s side that performs ‘sampradan’.

Thereafter, is the ceremony of ‘Saat Paak’ where the bride is carried on a wooden seat called ‘piri’ by her brothers and circled around the groom seven times. The bride all this time hides her face behind beetle leaves which she holds in her hand. After ‘Saat Paak’ is ‘Subho Dristi’ when the bride removes the beetle leaves and the bride and groom glances at each other for the first time. The bride continues to sit on the ‘piri’ carried by her brothers and the ceremony of ‘Mala Bodol’ is carried out which is the exchange of flower garlands. This entire process is full of enjoyment and fun accompanied by the sound of conches and ‘ullu’.

The solemn Vedic ceremony of ‘Sampradan’ takes place after that where an elderly male member of the bride’s family hands her over to the groom. Followed by that is yagna and the ritual of ‘Saptapadi’ which is a bit different from ‘phere’ which happens in North Indian weddings. In the ‘Saptapadi’ ritual of Bengali marriage, the bride steps on seven laid out betel leaves and the groom follow her moving with his foot the stone called ‘nora’ which is used for grinding spices. Later, ‘anjali’ is offered to the fire using puffed rice by the bride and groom and the brother of the bride helps in the process. The last ritual of the wedding is ‘Sindor daan’ where the groom offers vermillion to the bride’s hair parting which is symbolic of Hindu married women. The entire evening is celebrated with guests, friends and relatives and a huge table and menu are spread out with delicious traditional and contemporary dishes to relish upon which quintessentially includes fish preparations and sweets like rosogolla. The bride and groom stay that night in ‘basor ghor’ kept awake by friends and relatives with jokes and merrymaking. Next morning happens the ritual of ‘bashi biye’ where in the priest’s presence, Sun god is worshipped.    

Bengali wedding is incomplete without the post-wedding ceremonies which happen in the groom’s household. Day after the wedding ceremony is the farewell ceremony called ‘biday’ which is a moment of sorrow and joy in the bride’s household. The new bride is welcomed to the groom’s house with the rituals of ‘bodhu boron’. The bride enters the house after being welcomed by the mother-in-law stepping on milk and alta. This night is known as ‘kalratri’ and the bride and groom are separated. On the third day after the wedding is the ceremony of ‘bou bhaat’. The bride cooks for the first time in the groom’s household and the groom formally takes the responsibilities of the bride’s basic needs known as ‘bhaat kapor’. This is followed by a reception of family, relatives and friends who are introduced to the bride and again a huge menu is laid out to the guests. The last tradition of the entire ceremony is ‘phool sajja’ where friends of the groom decorate the bed of the newly wedded couple and flower, clothes and sweets come from the bride’s house.

The ritual of ‘dira gaman’ is observed after a few days from the wedding. This marks the newly wedded couple visiting the bride’s house for the first time after the wedding ceremony. With this auspicious occasion, a Bengali wedding ceremony comes to an end and the bride and groom and their families are unified in a forever bond.

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Find out The Traditions of a Punjabi Wedding

Punjabi’s are generally considered to be the most fun-loving and generous community among most other Indian communities. They believe in living life king size that is why they are also one of the most prosperous communities of the country. Punjabis have made their presence conspicuous in almost all spheres of life, be it business, agriculture, service, food or weddings.  We all are aware of the high spirited, fun loving and dynamic Punjabi people, and their enthusiasm reflects on their wedding as well. They are simple yet fun-loving people who believe in expressing their emotion with gusto. They are probably a little more expressive than some of the other Indian ethnic races.

The rituals followed in the Punjabi wedding are very lively. From “London Thumakda” to “Proper Patola” Punjabi weddings have their own grace and elegance. The Dhol, Bhangra, Late Baraat, Cocktail, Punjabi Cuisines, elegant outfits, all sums up to a grand Punjabi wedding ceremony. They love to party especially the aunties shall never let you get bored in the celebration with their endless laughter and jokes and dance being the compulsory part of the celebrations. Punjabi marriages are quite colorful, loud, fun filled with opportunities for singing and dancing one’s heart out. Punjabi weddings may be simple or lavish, but they ensure unlimited fun and celebration. A host of pre and post wedding rituals make a Punjabi wedding a lengthy and enjoyable affair. From classy lehengas to the noisy baraat and the baratis, the ‘dance till you drop’ Sangeet to the extremely friendly and warmly-welcoming host, a Punjabi wedding is equivalent to a true roller-coaster. Let’s have a look of the various rituals that are followed in the Punjabi weddings. 

The marriage ceremony can be divided into three sections – Pre Wedding, Wedding and Post Wedding. Pre Wedding rituals consist of Roka and Thaka, Sagai, Shagun and Chunni Chadai,  Sangeet, Mehendi, Jago. Wedding Day Rituals includes Gana Bandhna, Chooda Chadana, Haldi, Ghara Gharoli, Sehrabandi and Varna, Agwaani and Milni, Madhuperk, Kanyadaan, Phere, Lajahom, Sindoor Daan. Post wedding, they have ceremonies like Vidaai/Doli, Paani Bharna, Mooh Dikhai, Reception and Pag Phera.

Pre Wedding Ceremonies:

  • Roka and Thaka – Roka Ceremony is a simple event which is usually attended by close family. This ceremony involves the bride’s family visiting the groom, in absence of their daughter, and giving the groom shagun. Some families opt to begin the ceremony with a small puja to mark the first step towards the wedding. This is followed by the groom and his family visiting the bride, which is often referred to as the thaka ceremony. The couple are given a shagun together. There is often an exchange of gifts and sweets such as fruit, Indian sweets or dry fruits. The significance of this ceremony is to declare that the couple are officially engaged, thus they can openly court. It represents the beginning of a relationship between two families, who will then discuss the wedding date. Initially this had been a low-key affair that was conducted at the respective homes of the bride and groom. However, nowadays, it has become quite popular and the respective families hold the function in a banquet hall or hotel venue.
  • Sagai – Sagai ceremony, also known as mangni, marks the official engagement between the couple. The ceremony is often celebrated in a grand way before a couple of months of the wedding. Family members and friends gather from both the bride’s and the groom’s sides. In this function, the bride is served boiled rice and milk by the groom’s family. The couple then exchanges rings. The sagai ceremony makes the match an official one.
  • Shagun and Chunni Chadai – The Chunni ceremony is performed to mark the acceptance of the bride into the groom’s family. On the morning of the Sagai or a day before, a group of women arrives at the bride’s house. They bring with them the attire that the bride is going to wear for the Sagai along with jewelry, sweets, fruits. The special part of the ceremony is the gift which is a beautifully decorated head scarf or Chunni. The Chunni is placed on the bride’s head and her face is covered with it.The bride is then gifted jewelleries like bangles or necklaces by her mother-in-law that are the inheritance of the family. A dot of henna is applied on her palm to mark the ceremony auspicious. These gifts which are given to the bride are known as Shagun.
  • Sangeet – A musical party arranged by the bride’s family is known as sangeet. It’s a tradition where the female members of the family get together and sit surrounding the bride. Together they enjoy singing folk wedding songs, dancing and teasing the bride. Many of them invite the groom and a few of his family members to participate in this ceremony. In present times, the sangeet is a special event where both the families get together to enjoy a fun-filled musical evening. From both sides of the family,  the groups present dance performances. In this way, both the families get acquainted with each other. 
  • Mehendi – Mehendi is the most essential and vital part of Punjabi wedding ceremonies. The bride sits down on a special stool and henna paste is applied to her hands and feet. Previously, family members used to apply the henna paste but nowadays professional mehendi artists are hired. At the groom’s place the same mehendi ceremony is observed but at a smaller scale. Traditional wedding songs are sung during the whole ceremony.
  • Jago –  Before the wedding day, the family stays up till late at night and Jago is celebrated till the early hours of the morning. A copper khada is decorated with clay lamps. The aunts of both the bride and the groom carry the vessel on their head while another lady will try to shake it with a long stick having bells attached. The ladies sing Punjabi wedding songs and visit houses of friends and relatives who feed them sweets. All of them dance before moving on to the next house.
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Wedding Day ceremonies:

  • Gana Bandhna – On the wedding day, at their respective houses, the bride and the groom attend a puja in the morning. Once the puja is done, the priest ties a sacred thread or mouli to their right wrists. The thread is tied around a betel nut and a shell known as Kaudi. The thread is knotted multiple times around the wrists to make it hard to untie later.
  • Chooda Chadana – A set of red and ivory bangles generally in a set of multiples of four is known as Chooda. The eldest maternal uncle of the bride plays a vital role in this ceremony. He sits for a havan during which the chooda are purified in a mixture containing milk and rose petals. The head and face of the bride is covered during the ceremony as she is not supposed to see the chooda until the moment of her wedding. The maternal uncle and aunt slip the chooda into the bride’s hands. Other elderly members touch the chooda and give their blessings. The bride is also gifted her wedding Lehenga by her maternal uncle at this time. 
  • Haldi – During this ceremony, four diyas or lamps are lit and the bride sits on a low wooden stool facing them. A paste is prepared consisting of sandalwood, turmeric, rosewater and mustard oil and is applied all over the bride’s body especially face, hands and feet by the married ladies of the family. A similar ceremony is also observed at the groom’s house.
  • Ghara Gharoli – In this ritual, the bride visits a nearby temple and is bather with holy water. The same ritual is also done by the groom. 
  • Sarbala – A kid member of the family is chosen for this ritual where the member is dressed similar to the groom. He then accompanies the groom to the wedding.
  • Sehrabandi and Varna – The groom dresses up in his wedding attire. A small puja is performed in his honor. The turban and the Sehra is sanctified by the priest in this puja. The turban and the Sehraare tied around the groom’s head by an elder male member of the family.
  • Ghodi Charna – The groom is all decked up and sets off for the wedding venue by riding a horse. The horse is also decorated and tika is applied on his forehead. The horse is fed chana dal and water by the female relatives of the groom. The groom’s sister-in-law applies surma to the groom’s eyes and then the groom mounts the horse in a traditional manner. He is then accompanied by members of his family who sets off for the wedding venue along with him. The wedding procession is accompanied by a band that plays peppy music and the members of the wedding procession dance to it’s tune. 
  • Agwaani and Milni – After the groom arrives at the wedding venue along with the family, they are welcomed by the bride’s family. This ritual when the groom and his family arrive at the wedding venue is known as Agwaani. The groom is then welcomed by the mother of the bride with a traditional arti and tika on the forehead. They greet each other and are welcomed inside the venue. This ritual is known as Milni.
  • Varmala – The groom is led towards the stage and is made to stand upon a small pedestal. The bride arrives at the stage and the couple exchange garlands. This is a ceremony where there is competition among the two sides to lift either the bride or the groom higher so that the other cannot put the garland over his or her head.
  • Madhuperk – The bride and groom then proceed to the wedding mandap and the groom is offered a small bowl of water that he has to drink. He sprinkles some on his feet and drinks the rest. He is then offered a special concoction made with honey, curd, milk, ghee and other sacred essences. This is known as the Madhuperk. The groom is to take a sip off this drink before the wedding rituals commence.
  • Kanyadaan – During this ritual, the bride is given away by his parents to the groom. He requests the groom through mantras to take good care of his daughter and the groom accepts the bride’s hand and promises her father that he will treat her with love and respect throughout his life.

The wedding havan is lit. The fire deity is the foremost witness of a wedding. The groom is handed over a plate which has fourteen parallel lines drawn on a bed of flour with a flower. The lines symbolize fourteen vows of a marriage. The priest outlines these vows one by one through Vedic mantras; the groom repeats after him and erases one line with a flower bud.

  • Phere– Next, the couple gets up. The ends of their dupattas are tied in a knot and they encircle the sacred fire four times. For the first three times, the bride precedes the groom and for the final phera she has to follow the groom.
  • Lajahom – The bride’s brother pours puffed rice into her cupped hands. The bride and the groom then offer this to the fire together and seek the Fire God’s blessings. This ritual is repeated thrice.
  • Sindoor Daan – The groom applies sindoor to the bride’s hair parting and ties the Mangalsutra around her neck. This completes the wedding rituals.
  • Joota Chhupai – When the groom is busy with the wedding rituals, the bride’s sisters take hold of his shoes and hide them. The bride’s sisters demand a ransom for returning the shoes. There is a lot of bargaining involved between the two parties and they come to an agreement. The groom has to pay the agreed upon amount in order to get back his shoes and move from the mandap.

Post-wedding Rituals: 

  • Vidaai/Doli – The bride bids a tearful goodbye to her family and throws handful of rice over her shoulder in her family’s direction. This way she expresses her gratitude towards them for taking care of her for so long. She is then sent off in a decorated car to her husband’s home. This return bridal procession is known as Doli.
  • Paani Bharna – On arrival of the Doli, the groom’s mother does an arti of the bride with a pitcher of water. After each circle, the mother-in-law attempts to take a sip of water, but the bride prevents her from drinking. She finally relents after the seventh circle. She then crosses the threshold after overturning a pot of rice with her right feet.
  • Mooh Dikhai – The couple is then taken to seek the blessings of the family deity. The bride is seated and her veil is lifted for all of her family and friends to see. The elders of the family then shower their blessings on the bride and give her gifts of cash and jewelry.
  • Reception – A lavish reception party is thrown by the groom’s family in honor of the newlyweds. A Punjabi reception is an occasion of immense joy with delicious meals and high-spirited music.
  • Pag Phera– The bride returns to her parent’s home with her husband. The parents welcome their daughter and son-in-law with a grand lunch. The couple has to spend the night at her parent’s place. The next day she returns to her husband’s home with a lot of gifts for her in-laws. This marks the end of the wedding celebrations.

Initially, the whole of this ritual starting from finding a suitable match till the wedding, was done by the matchmakers and the arrangements were made by the relatives and the family members. But with the passing time, the matchmaking is mostly done by placing an ad in the newspapers or posting the profile on the online matrimonial portals. releaseMyAd, helps people to advertise in any newspaper of their choice in selection of the right match. Having more than 10 years of experience in the advertisement industry, releaseMyAd has served more than 3 lacs happy clients. You can book your matrimonial ads in more than 250 newspapers based on your choice of newspaper, Tribune, Ajit, Jagbani, Punjab Kesari being the most popular newspapers for Punjabi matrimonial advertisements. 
To book your Punjabi matrimonial advertisement in the newspaper, you can click on the link https://www.releasemyad.com/newspaper/cat/matrimonial/punjabi. You can also email us at book@releasemyad.com if you have any query related to your matrimonial ad. You can connect with us at 9830629298 via call or whatsapp or take the help of the Live Chat support which is available for 24 x 7.

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The Best Marathi Daily To Publish A Newspaper Advertisement In Mumbai

Newspapers even today have the highest readership numbers among all kinds of media platforms & in India newspapers are not only printed in english but also in different regional languages.  It is very important to understand the key of making your ad more attractive & appealing to the local  crowd by printing an ad in the regional language of that region as    

  • Why Publish An Ad In Marathi Language Newspaper In Mumbai.

Before placing any advertisement in Mumbai the first thing that comes in our mind is whether to give it in English or Marathi. Although we know that  newspapers printed in English give a more national appeal,but  Newspapers allowed in regional languages are equally important. Advertisement in the local language is the best way of getting the quickest response as well as Many people living in Rural areas are comfortable with local languages this helps to increase the readership. If your target audience is in Mumbai it is a best idea to not go for a national Papers but rather a regional one instead.

  • Top Marathi Language Newspapers Of Mumbai Based On Circulation And Readership

As We all know There are many papers in Mumbai that are printed in Marathi languages. Let me discuss with you some important lists of leading Marathi Newspapers based on circulation & readership which allows you to make the right decision while choosing the right newspaper.

Among these Lokmat  is considered to be the No. 1 regional language daily, followed by Maharashtra Times has the second highest readership in Mumbai whereas Loksatta, Sakal & Pudhari has the most widely circulated and read Marathi newspapers and is largely preferred for advertising.

You can easily place your advertisement in any of these  Marathi Newspaper easily through 

https://www.releasemyad.com/newspaper-display-booking/language/marathi

  • Different Ad Formats & Categories 

There are wide range of categories to choose from,You can advertise in the following classified categories such as:

  • Business(proposals/offers, for sale, etc)
  • Property(for sale/ to rent, / Accomodation wanted etc
  • Matrimonial(wanted Bride/ wanted Groom)
  • Recruitment( situation vacant, situation wanted, etc) Wedding Arrangements
  • Obituary
  • Computers
  • Marriage Bureau
  • Astrology
  • Remembrance
  • Education
  • Announcement(Change of name, lost & found etc)
  • Travel
  • To Rent
  • Services
  • Retail
  •  Different Ad Type

So to book any advertisements in Marathi, you can take your pick from classified ads via any of the following formats.

  • Classified Text: For all  newspapers, enhancements like s color, Bold can be added to the ad according to the advertisers choice.there are charged on the basis of number of lines used in ad matter.
Classified Text Ad
  • Classified Display: These ads consist of Text ads with pictures.
Classified Display Ad
  • Display: Display ads which can be on any page and of any size or colour, You may use images, logos, and graphics along with texts while booking classified display ads, according to our choice. These  ads are more expensive than text ads as these are charged by the square centimetre of the ad area used.
Classified Display Ad
  • releaseMyAd, online ad booking platform

 releaseMyAd started its journey in 2009, India’s largest online ad booking portal where advertiser can book both classified ad & Display ad directly at lowest rates depending on Different category & size of Ad without any hassle as we are tied up with more than 200+ newspapers across india & we are authorized by INS-Indian Newspaper Society which is the main governing council of media publications.

Our portal is designed in such a way so that advertisers can book their Ad without facing any Difficulties.Even if you face any problem, Our releaseMyAd executive is there to help you always. releaseMyAd not only provides various discounted packages but also offers so that it can be cost effective & affordable so that placing  ads enables The advertisers to choose from a wide range of options to fulfill their advertising goals.

  • Ad Booking Step:

Just follow Three basics steps to book your ad:

  • Contact Details:

Just feel free to call us at 09830629298 or mail us at book@releasemyad.com., our releaseMyAd executive team is always ready to help & Guide you

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The Best Tamil Daily to publish a Newspaper Advertisement in Coimbatore

Tamil, a South Indian language, is considered to be one of the longest living classical languages of the world. Recorded Tamil Literature that is more than 2000 years old is said to exist. Some epigraphic inscriptions on rocks found by the Archaeological Survey of India date back to around the 3rd Century as well. 

Apart from the state of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry, Tamil is spoken vastly by the people of Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and other parts of South-East Asia. Coimbatore, the region where the famous Kovai Cora Cotton Sarees are manufactured is a place where Tamil is an Official Language.

Often called the ‘Manchester of South India’, it consists of a population of more than 12.5 Lakhs approx. consisting of multiple language speaking communities. Various Newspapers and other Media Companies have their branches operating in the City.

Top Tamil Newspapers of Coimbatore in terms of circulation are as follows:

  1. Daily Thanthi: 1,22,795
  2. Dinamalar: 1,74,215
  3. Dinakaran: 1,53,292
  4. The Hindu, Tamil: 31,465
  5. Dinamani: 24,956

Different Ad Formats and Categories:

Classified Advertisement

Ad Formats are of three types such as Classified Display Ads, Classified Text Ads, and Display Ads. You need to select any one of these to book Ads.

Classified Display Ads are the mini-versions of Display Ads. These are published in the Classified Section of a newspaper along with the Text Ads. They can be attractively created with photos, fonts, and colors. 

Text Ads or Run-on-line Ads are the most simplest and low in cost Ads. They only consist of words but several enhancing features can be used to highlight them.

Newspaper Display Ad

Display Ads can be posted on any page and the position of the Ad can be customized according to the need to make it more visible. 

Different categories like Matrimonial, Property, Education, Recruitment, Business, Public Notice, Change of Name, and more are available to publish the Ads. You can select them by visiting the page. 

Next, select the Locations/Packages, compose the Ads, select the dates and make the payment to complete the process.

About releaseMyAd:

releaseMyAd is an online Ad booking website that incorporates the idea of Smart Media Buying. It uses the information on historic Ad pricing and vacant Ad inventory to its advantage in providing customers the opportunities to book an newspaper Advertisement quickly and affordably. It offers a good deal of Offers and Discounts as well.

To know more about Tamil newspaper advertisements in Coimbatore, please contact at 9830629298.