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Indian Wedding Etiquette
Indian weddings are quite a big affair, with lots of colors, decorations, people and of course rituals. You will witness people from different communities uniting under a single roof. If you are attending a Hindu, Muslim or Sikh traditional wedding for the first time, you need to know about some Indian wedding etiquette. Just keep the following points in mind and enjoy the plethora of festivities.
Significance of Kanyadan in the Hindu Marriage
India is a host to innumerable customs and rituals but, kanyadan in the Hindu marriage is considered the most important among them. This ritual has an underlying significance which has been passed down through generations since the time of Vedas. But, some of these rituals have been modified along the way, giving rise to something completely … read more
10 Interesting Wedding Traditions Around the World
India, being a super rich country in culture and heritage, has innumerable traditions and customs when it comes to weddings and most of which exist only in India. Right from deciding the date of the wedding– unlike the rest of the world, we let stars and planets decide the Holy date which ensures a prosperous … read more
Lesser known, Quirky Wedding Rituals of India You Didn’t Know
India is known for its diversity and so are Indian Weddings! It is so obvious to have a wedding in each community and as we have our food, dressing, languages etc so diverse, we have different Wedding Rituals as well. While some are shared by communities, some rituals are quirky to some parts of the … read more
Indian Communities & Fascinating Wedding Customs
Speak of Indian Wedding customs and what immediately comes to our mind is the exaggerated display of pomp and grandeur; of mouth-watering delicacies and magnificent apparel, of royal venues and lovely guests. But Indian weddings have more to it. The rituals, customs and traditions in our weddings are absolutely unparalleled. As diverse as it gets, … read more