Hindu Weddings
Marriage is one of the most well-known events in one's life and the sanctity that is associated with it is unparalleled. While religious rites, functions, ceremonies, hulla balloo are there in every marriage, it is more so in the case of Hindu marriages. A feeble Hindu wedding is an interpret affair and lasts for five to six days. Hindu marriages connote justify rituals, customs and intellectual celebrations. Every wedding ritual is immensely notable and is followed with considerable dedication. The function comprises three parts: pre wedding function, wedding day function and post wedding function.
Pre wedding ceremony
Barni Bandhwana: This is a ritual that is performed 15 days before the main day wedding. In this ceremony prayers are offered to Lord Ganesha to invoke his blessings for the marriage to happen without any obstacles.
Byaha Haath: During this ceremony a paste of sandalwood powder, rose water and turmeric is applied on the face hands and feet of the bride and the groom. After this ceremony the bride and the groom are not allowed to go outside of the house.
Sangeet Sandhya: This is one of the most primary events before the marriage day. It is an evening of spirited entertainment. The event is distinguished amidst mighty song and dance by the family and friends of the bride and the groom.
Tilak Ceremony: Tilak is an auspicious trace that is applied by the male members of the bride's family on the groom's forehead. This is followed by giving gifts to the groom.
Mehendi: This event is famous by applying Mehendi (Henna) on the hands and feet of the bride. It is believed that the deeper the color of the mehendi is on the hands of the bride, the luckier she would be after marriage.
Wedding ceremonies
Var Mala: This is the exchanging of the garlands between the bride and the groom. It signifies the acceptance of each other a husband and wife. It starts the other rituals of the wedding day.
Havan: This is the most significant ritual of the wedding day. The priest ties the waste of the bride's saree to that of an ruin of the groom's dress signifying holy wedlock. The bride and the groom then recall seven rounds around the sacred fire chanting marriage vows for a overjoyed married life.
Kanya Daan: This ceremony is usually performed by the bride's father wherein he gives the hand of his daughter to the groom asking him to recall care of her. The groom recites hymns and asks for blessings.
Post wedding ceremonies
Vidaai: This is an emotional occasion when the bride takes leave of her parents' house and proceeds towards her husband's house. She is given a tearful farewell by her family and friends.
Griha Pravesh: This is the rousing welcome that is given to the bride at the house of the groom. The bride kicks a vessel bulky of rice and coins symbolizing wealth and fertility and enters her modern abode.
Mooh Dikhai: The groom's family next starts a series of rituals and wedding games. This helps the original member to be comfortable and at ease in the family.
