The main
purpose behind the organization of the engagement ceremony or sagai in India is
to finalize the date of marriage. Rings are exchanged between the groom and
the bride. The spirit of Indian traditions and customs is evident through the
engagement ceremony. The occasion leads to entertainment and merry-making for
you and your family, the highlights of weddings in India. Hindu marriages in
India, one of the most ancient civilizations in the world, still uphold the
Purana philosophy and Vedic rites.
Style-up
Sagai
ceremonies are always full of life and fun. You have all the curious guests of
your family gathered together to witness the exchange of rings between the
soon-to be married couple and so the occasion definitely calls for some
dressing up. Staying true to the vibrant and colourful spirit of Indian
weddings, you will see the bride decked out in opulent jewellery and beautiful
traditional attire while the groom looks best when wearing a sherwani.
Shop till You Drop!
Shopping
for a sagai ceremony is extremely fun. Both the families of the groom and the
bride indulge in a mad shopping rush, which begins a few days before the day of
the engagement. Preparations for the impending marriage are in full swing by
this time. Both the groom and the bride need diverse set of clothing,
accessories and jewellery for the wedding and the engagement and it is
extremely thrilling (and tiresome) rushing about looking for the perfect attire
for the wedding.
Engagement Ceremony in India
The sagai
in Indian society is the event which indicates the start of the wedding
festivities. In case of Ashirbad, the engagement ceremony is conducted several
hours prior to the ‘lagna’ or time of marriage. At the sagai ceremony, the
crowd consisting of the relatives, family members, friends and acquaintances of
the bride and groom all bring exciting gifts for the future couple, including
beautiful clothes and jewellery.
Major Highlights
The
highlight of the ceremony is the phase when the would-be groom and bride come
together and exchange their engagement rings specially made from precious
metals such as platinum and gold. This is a very exciting moment in the life of
both the people involved; it indicates the formation of a new close relation in
their lives. Guests tend to cheer the young couple on.
Seek Blessings
Following
the exchange, both the groom and the bride receive the blessings of the elders
of both families and are treated to sweets.
Party
Dinner parties are usually held
later in the day to mark the occasion of the engagement ceremony. Cakes can be
cut to celebrate the occasion.
The engagement ceremony floor now comes with
arrangements for dance and music. DJs and bands are hired to play various types
of music that can entertain the guests and bring the crowd to their feet.
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