Tag: wedding customs and rituals
Indian Wedding Terminology- Guide to all the wedding terms!
It is quite common to come across terms or words in a wedding and not knowing their meaning. These terms are not only important if you are getting married but if you are just attending a wedding as a guest. This knowledge helps you understand what rituals are going on because unlike western weddings, guests are expected to participate in Indian wedding rituals before, during, and after the nuptials.
Maharashtrian Wedding Series-Wedding Day Rituals
This is where we continue our Maharashtrian Wedding Series. You all saw how simple and beautiful the pre-wedding rituals were. Now, let’s decode the rituals that take place on the wedding day. Source Ganpati Puja, Gurihar Puja And Devdevak Source Source Like many other auspicious Maharashtrian occasions, the wedding day commences with the worship of … read more
Seven Sacred Vows And Hindu Weddings
While all the rituals hold their significance, Saat Phere or Seven vows is the most important ritual. It holds a very great significance in Hindu mythology and no wedding is completed without chanting these sacred vows before fulfilling the ritual of Saat Phere. These are the seven sacred vows and what they mean.
The Significance of Haldi Ceremony
There are several speculations around the Haldi ceremony going on the internet. So here are a few reasons why it holds a vital place in weddings.
Unique Marriage Traditions Around the World
Weddings are all over the world and due to the cultures; marriage traditions and customs there are various kinds of marriages that happen all around.
We will be focusing on the unique ceremonies or customs these various nations have like the idea of a wedding and the procedures are almost similar.
Pre-Wedding and Post-Wedding Functions
The wedding is not only a day’s affair. In most cultures, there are many functions organized before and after the wedding. Each function before the main ceremony has its cultural importance. It helps both the partners to get ready for the big day.
Different religions and cultures have different pre and post-wedding ceremonies. But if you compare them all, it’s all somewhat the same, with a bit of difference.
This distinction can be about the way it is done, the cultural importance, the story of inheritance or the people who perform it.
Saat Phere of Wedding- Seven Auspicious Parikramas
Saat Phere of Wedding – Although we, Indians, are abundant in customs and rituals but seems incognizant about the theories behind them. With the passage of time, not even our dressing but our culture has been overhauled a lot. In this fast paced life, most of the people become negligent towards a decisive and essential … read more