Tuesday 28 May 2013

Marriage Tradition in India



Indian culture and beliefs differ in the basics of their religion and region but one thing all Indian wedding ceremonies have in common is that they are usually very exquisite as well as unique regardless of where they are being held. It is a ceremony full of fun and a lot of beautiful moments. Indian weddings are usually divided into 4 main ceremonies. These include the pre-wedding ceremony, the main wedding nuptials, Vaadai and lastly, the post-wedding ceremonies. Pre-wedding ceremonies usually start a few days before the main wedding day. Close relatives are invited to attend this ritual, although anyone can attend.

This ceremony is done in accordance with some set guidelines. The initial step is worshipping the family god. This is followed by coloring the bride and the groom, which is done by their families. Coloring is done using turmeric, mustard oil and henna on grass twigs. This is the best part because everyone works extra hard to make sure that the bride and groom look stunning. At night, the henna tradition is practiced. To Indians, henna is the most vital makeup on a bride so her hands and legs are beautifully decorated with stunning patterns. On this very night, the family arranges a dance party called ratjaga. Everybody dances most of the night. This is also done at the groom’s residence.

On the main wedding day, 100 -10,000 guests enter the Mandapam (wedding hall) where the groom and the bride exchange garlands thrice as a symbol of unification. The couple is given special gifts at this juncture – milk and bananas – as the bride is presented (kanyadan) to the groom by her father. When this ceremony is done, the couple is brought to the Mandapam. As a crescendo of drum, trumpets, and showers of rice and flower petals float in the air, the groom ties a Thali (sacred thread) around the brides’ neck. The marriage ceremony is over once the couple walks around a ceremonial fire and the groom places toe rings on the bride’s toes. 
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