Indian Wedding Rituals Explained
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Indian wedding
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Pre Wedding Rituals• Pre Wedding rituals are
centralpart of any Indian Wedding• These rituals give a positive push
to the big day • They starts weeks or at least a
week before the actual wedding
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Pithi• Also known as: Mayyoon, Ubtan• Bride and Groom separately manage
the event at their parents’ home• A paste made of turmeric, rose water
and chickpea flour is used to make Pithi• The Pithi brightens up the skin of bride
and groom
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Mehndi • Also known as: Henna, Sangeet• An Indian wedding is considered
incomplete without this ritual• Henna Artists, music artists and dancing
girls hired• Family members sing traditional Mehndi
songs with Dholki• Mehndi is applied to the bride with
artistic designs
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Baraat• The ritual that unites the couple is the
Baraat• Groom comes to bride’s place to take
her with him• Designed garlands are exchanged
between the rituals• Dhol (Indian drum) and other
instruments are played as groom and his family arrives
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Milni • Bride’s family greets the groom family• Bride and the groom are taken to the
Mandap• Both the bride and the groom vow to
being one for entire life• Prayers are said for the couple
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Father Gives Away the Bride• Also known as: Rukhsati• The vital Ritual takes place when father
gives away the bride to the groom• Father places the holy water into
bride’s hands and then joins the groom hands with her
• Scarfs are tied to bride by her sisters• Sweets and other traditional snacks
presents to show the unity
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Vivah Haven • Also known as: Phairey, Mangal Phairey• Starts with bride and groom taking seven
circles around the fire• Bride and Groom are tied together to take
seven steps together• Bride and groom remember their
scripture values
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Bride Wears Mangala sutra• Mangala sutra is a necklace made of
black beads and gold• Groom ties Mangala sutra around
brides neck• It is an assurance to bride by groom
to protect her for life• Sindoor (red cosmetic powder) is
applied to her forehead (Maang) by groom
• Wedding rings are exchanged by bride and groom
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Blessing from Elders
• Couple seeks blessing from elders of both families
• A women of families whispers in the bride’s ear and give blessing
• An act of joy and happiness spreads• Guests shower the Couple with rice,
petals and other celebrations
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The Dance• Last but not the least is the dance
(Dhingana, Bhangra) • An Indian wedding without music is
almost impossible• Families celebrate by dancing on loud
Indian music• Wedding ends with singing and dancing
and a lots of sweets
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