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Traditions in a Gujrati wedding

This vibrant set of wedding traditions is much different to that of a Bong wedding. And, when you have the expert event organisers in Kolkata working for you, the arrangement will be seamless.

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Traditions in a Gujrati wedding

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  1. Traditions in a Gujrati wedding UponattendingaGujaratiwedding, thefirstthingsthatyouheararetheramblingsoundsof Dhol, Turi, Nagada, TaturiandMurli. Equallycolorfularethesightsoftheweddingarrangement andtheattiresoftheguests. TheGarbamusicisthesouloftheoccasionandifthisisthefirst timeyouareattendingaGujratiwedding, youcannotmissanyofthefun. ThisvibrantsetofweddingtraditionsismuchdifferenttothatofaBongwedding. And, when youhavetheexperteventorganisersinKolkataworkingforyou, thearrangementwillbe seamless. PRE- -WEDDINGRITUALS - - ChandloMatli: : Asthemarriagegetsfinalized, fourmalerelativesaccompanythebride’sfather tothegroom’shome. Theyblessthecouplewithatokengift. Aredcircleofvermillion, known asChandlo, isthemainelementofthisceremonyandisdrawnbythebride’sfatheronthe groom’sforehead.

  2. GolDhana: : Itisengagementceremonyanda ‘GolDhana’ ismadefromthecorianderseedsand jaggerythatmarksthatthecouplehasbeenhitched. Thegroom’sfamilyvisitsthebride’sfamily withvariousgiftsandsweets. Theprimaryattractionofthedayisexchangeofringsandthe bridereceivesblessingsfromfivemarriedwomen. MandapMahurat: :Aftertheabovetwoceremonies, thepreparationsforthemainweddingday start. 'MandapMahurat' isapiousoccasionwhereapanditisinvitedtoperformaPujaatboth thehomes. GrihaShanti: : PrayingforpeaceisdonewithGrihaShantiPuja. Theprayerisforanextended envelopeofpeaceandhappinessfornotjustthecouplebutalsofortheirfamilies. Mehndi: : AnyMehndifunctionwilllookveryenthusiastic. Theexpertteamoftheevent organizersanddestinationweddingplannerscanhelpyoucomeupwithuniquethemesand arrangementforthisveryspecialcolorfulGujaraticeremony. Whileyoumightthinkall Bollywood, itisamustthatthispre-weddingeventgivesahintofhowmuchmore extravaganzaiswaitingfortheguests! Thefamilyandthefirendsspendsomequalitytime together, withmusic, moments, laughterandstories. SanjhiorSangeetSandhya: : ThisismarkedthenightbeforetheGujaratiweddingday, and callsforafun-filledeveningofmusicandmasti. ASangeetSandhyaorSanjhiisaboutRaas, DandiyaandGarbaandmanypeoplealsoprepareweddingdanceperformancesonfamous Bollywoodsongs. Pithi: : ThisceremonyislikeHaldiceremony. ThebrideandgroomsitonaBajatattheirown homeandwarmhuessandalwoodandrosewaterisappliedonthemalongwiththeHaldipaste ontheirhandsandfeet. MosaluandMameru: : Thegroom’smaternaluncles, visitthebride’shouseadaybeforethe wedding. Theycarrypresentsforher -traditionally, thebridaloutfit, jewellerysetsandbridal chura, alongwithsweets. Gujaratiweddingdayrituals VarghodoistheBaraatandmostlythegroomarrivesatthebride’shouseonahorse. Thereisa grandwelcomeofthegroomwiththeritualofPonkvu. Thebride’smotherdoesAartiandTilak asasignofblessing. ThebrideandgroomexchangefloralgarlandsduringtheJaimala. The bride’smotherescotsthegroomtotheMandapandofferhimPanchamurt. Itisatraditional drinkmadefromsugar, milkghee, honey, andyogurt. Thebride’smaternalunclewalksherto theMandap. WhatfollowsnextisKanyaDaanandthefathergiveshisdaughter’shandtothe groomwishingthemalifetimeofhappinesstogether.

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