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Gujarati Wedding

Gujarati Marriages are colorful, bright and full blast music. Gujaratis tend to be Vibrant just like the
title given to Gujarat - Vibrant Gujarat. Any Gujarati marriage is incomplete without hours of dancing.
Even the bride and the Bride Groom are invited to the Marriage Dance. People dressed in all the seven
colors of Rainbows, sound, music and dance fills the marriage air. Unlike other Marriages of India
(Maharashtrian marriages are exception to it), the Gujarati Marriage is held in the morning hours and
finishes up before Night.
About Gujarat/ Gujaratis

If you have heard about the Thar Desert, the Ass Wildlife Sanctuary, Akshardham Temple, Somnath
Temple and the Kutcchh Desert, then you must go to Gujarat. With Festivals like International Kite
Festival and the Garbha in Navratri Days, Gujarat invites people from worldover.

One of the most forward socities of India, Gujarat is known to the world as a mixed culture.

Wedding Food Wedding Dress

Khakhara, Dhokla, Khamand, Raspbery, Papdi, Dal Bati, The Wedding Dress of a Gujarati
Golgappey, are some of the famous foods of Gujarat Marriages. Bride is called as Panetar. Panetar
Gujarati Marriage Feast is one of the best foods you can savour is usually six meters long; its
in Gujarat. The food is mainly vegetarian as the Gujarat State is cream in color with the
a Dry State. red/mahroon border having golden
embroidery. The Groom wears a
Sherwani with a Safa ( Cap ) of Red
color and Jootis matching to the
Sherwani Color.
Gujarati Wedding!
Customs of Gujarati Wedding :
All the Gujarati Weddings have some common pre and on marriage
ceremonies :

» Pre - Marriage Ceremonies :

Mangni : In this ceremony, the Marriage Rings are exchanged

between the Boy and the Girl in the presence of Relatives. Usually
Mangani is a small affair where only the relatives and close friends
of both the sides are invited. Sweets are distributed and a common
feast is given to both the families.

Sangeet : A dance program is held in both the homes, seperatly.

This dance call the Garbha Dance, singnifies the marriage. Songs especially meant for the Marriage
are sung and marriage Dance are performed by both the homes. This Dance calls for the beginning of
the Marriage.

Mehandi : On the day of Sangeet itself, Mehandi - the Tatoo Function is held. In the evening of the
Sangeet, the Mehandi is applied on the hands and feet of the Bride. It is said, more the color of the
mehandi, more will the bride be loved by her In - Laws.

» Marriage Ceremonies :

Ghodi Chadna : The Marriage Day begins with the Groom riding on the back of the She - Horse to
leave for the Brides Home. Grooms relative follow him dancing to the tunes of the drummers. The
entire Barat keeps on dancing till they reach the Brides Home.

Pokavu Ceremony : The Groom and his relatives are received by the Girls relatives at the Marriage
Venue. Rose petals and perfume is sprayed on them as they are welcomed inside the Wedding Hall.

Mangalpheras Ceremony : After the Barat reaches the brides home and they are welcomed then the
Groom is taken to the stage. Here the Grooms feet are washed with Milk The brides mother pinches
the Grooms Nose as he asks her approval.Once she agrees to it, the Bride is brought to the Stage. On
brides arrival, the Bride and Bride Groom are made to sit in front of the pyre. Vows are exchanged
with the help of the Marriage Priest and the four rounds are taken around the Pyre. These four Pheras
signify four basic human Goals Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. The completion of the rounds,
signify the marriage completion. The last thing which the Groom does here is to put Sindoor on the
Brides Forehead, acknowlidging her as his Wife.
Not to be Missed

Somnath Temple - Situated in the Somnath City of Gujarat, this Somnath Temple has a lot of
Historical Importance. It is said that the Mauhammed Gauri attacked this Temple 17 times to take the
wealth from this Temple. Each time he came, he went away with kilos of Gold from this Temple. Today
it stands as a reflection of its. Touching the sea, having a beautiful clean beach, its a temple to see!

Our Suggestions

• Gujarati Marriages are held in the daytime, so there is

no need to take warm woolens even if its winter season.

• Gujarat has high temperatures round the year, so full

sleves cottons are the best wears here.

• Traditionally the couple is blessed when its standing on

the Marriage Stage. If you want to wish them, then go
on the stage.

• Gujarat has some of the most beautiful attractions.

Temples like Sun Temple and Akshardham Temple,
Wildlife and Archelogical Sancturies like Ass Sanctuary
are some of the places to go for.

• Gujarat is a Dry State as well as Vegetarian State,

where only Vegetarian Food is served. There are very
less chances you will find Non - Vegetarian Food here.

• There are Direct trains to all the major cities of Gujarat.

Once you are in Gujarat, you can also cover distances
by Cab. High Flying Carries can take you to big cities of
Gujarat like Ahmedabad and Gujarat. For further details
contact us.

• For Tours and further information, contact us.

> Rajasthani

Rajasthani Wedding

Rajasthanis are a very big clan of India who live in Rajasthan State. Though they can be found all over
the country, still they are heavily residing in rajasthan - the State of Rajasthanis. Colorful, fearless
and adaptive to tough climates, they are one of the most lively caste. The Rajasthani Weddings are as
per their nature - colorful, full of live and vibes.
About Rajasthan/ Rajasthanis

Rajasthanis are called the Hard Men for the reason they live in the tough and barren lands of the
desert. Living in the conditions where the water is minimum and the vegetation rare; these people live
a life which surpasses normal living conditions. Tough and rugged, the Rajasthani People are known
for their colorful lifes.

Milking and Trade between countries are the main profiles of Rajasthani People.

Wedding Dress
The Bridal Dress is the Dark
Colored mosly Red and heavily
Wedding Food
embroided Ghagra Chunri. A lot of
Sounth Ke Ladoo, Motichoor Ke Ladoo, Papad Ki Subzi, Dal Bati
Gold Ornaments are also worn by
Churma, Gattee ki Sabzee, Missi Roti, Moong Ka Halwa, Shahi
the bride. The Groom wears the
Kadhi Chawal, Bajre Ki Roti, Meeth Paak, Meetha Pan, Shahi
Sherwani ( Long Kurta and
Paneer, Dal Makhni, Mix Vegetable, Dry Fruit Chutney are some of
Payjama), with Rajasthani Jootis.
the most delicacies of Rajasthan prepared in Rajasthani Marriage.
The Sherwani can be of any color.
Any Rajasthani marriage devoid of these dishes is considered to
With the Sherwani there is also a
be incomplete !
long duppatta which is of Dark
Color as compared to the color of
the Sherwani.

Rajasthani Wedding!
Customs of Rajasthani Wedding :
All the Rajasthani Weddings have some common pre and on
marriage ceremonies :

» Pre - Marriage Ceremonies :

Engagement : In this Ceremony the Bride to be and the Groom to

be exchange rings as part of the acceptance of each other. this is
followed by the blessings of the elders and the pre marriage feast
for the relatives and friends.

Ganpati Sthapana : Before the Marriage Begins, the idol of the Lord Ganesha - the god of
Intelligence, is brought in the Home of the Groom and kept inside the Temple. Blessings are taken
from the Lord for a successful marriage.

Pithi Dastoor : This Custom involves the application of Turmeric/ Haldi paste on the hands and feet
of the Bride/ Groom in their respective homes. As per the Custom the Bride and the Groom are not
allowed to step outside the home after this ceremony, till the marriage is over.

Mehfils : A day before the marriage, a mehfil/ small party is set in the premises of the home of either
of Bride and Bridegroom. Members of both families gather to see the famous dance of Rajasthan
called the Ghoomar Dance. Even the home members dance in this function. The Mehfil is followed by a
Dinner for both the families.

Janeva Ceremony : In this Ceremony, on the morning of the marriage, the Groom is dressed in
saffron robes. He is supposed to perform a Havan ( prayer before Fire God), in which he wears a pious
thread. It signifies that after wearing this thread, the boy will either seek renunciation from the
worldly affairs or enter the Married Life.

Palla Dastoor : On the wedding day, in the early morning hours, the Grooms Father and Brothers
come to the Brides house with Gifts of Jewellery and Wedding dress for the Bride.

Toran : The entrance of the brides home is decorated with flowers and straw and this is called as
Toran. The groom hits the Toran with a Straw to ward off the Evil Eye from his to be Bride. This
Ceremony is called the Toranchar.

» Marriage Ceremonies :

Granthi Bandhan : After applying some turmeric paste on the Girls hand, the father of the Bride
gives her hand in the hands of the Groom. This signifies that he is passing on his responsibility to the
Groom. This Ritual is called Kanyadan - Kanya meaning Daughter and Daan meaning Giving.

Paani Grahan : In this Ceremony, the Groom takes the Right Hand of the Bride in his hand thus
taking her responsibility for lifetime.

Phera Ceremony : After taking the Brides responsibility, the Bride and the Groom go round the fire
seven times. This act is called Pheras. ( in some four pheras are taken in the Brides home and the
Rest of the three pheras are done in the Grooms house after the Bride has undergone the Bidai
Ceremony).

Satapadi : After going round the fire, the Bride and the Groom now take Seven steps together
towards the Sun Gods Direction. It signifies that from now onwards both of them will walk together in
all the situations of life - wether good or bad. Now both proclaim themselves as Man and Wife.

Bidai : After all the ceremonies are done, the Girl/ Bride is handed over to the Boy/Groom. Now she is
sent along her better half by her relatives.

Our Suggestions

• Most of the Rajasthani Marriages have Vegetarian Food

in their Wedding Feast. Eating meat and Drinking Wine
is considered to be inauspicious by many. So if you are
attending a Rajasthani Marriage, keep in with their
customs.

• The Rajasthani Marriages are usually held in the night in

winters. So take along some light woolens while you are
attending the Marriage.

• If you wish to bless or congratulate the married couple,

then you may do so on the completion of the marriage.

• If you attending a Rajasthani Marriage in Rajasthan,

then be there in the months of January and February.
These two are the best months of Rajasthan.

• Anything long and brightly colored is considered to be

the best dress in a Rajasthani Dress. If you wish to
attend a Rajasthani Wedding in the typical Rajasthani
Dress, then contact us for the same.

• For Tours and further information, contact us.

Famous India > Weddings > Bengali

Bengali Wedding

Bengali Weddings are Culture Oriented. Bengali wedding involves a number of rituals which begin
three days prior to the main marriage. Although these rituals do not play a major role for the
outsiders, still they have a importance for the bride and bride groom for a happy married life. The
entire family gets involved in the marriage.
About Bengal/ Bengali

Bengal is the State of India which nears South India - geographically. It has the charms of the new
age and the soil of Old Tradition. Most heavily rained after Cherapunji, the state has semi humid air,
semi - hot summers and pleasant winters. Bengal State has give many Scholars to India. It people are
more involved in the areas of the Arts than Science. Arts and Music are the main lifeline of Bengal.
Growing paddy is the main Agriculture of Bengal.

Wedding Dress
The Brides Dress Usually a Off -
White Color Saree with dark red
Wedding Food Border. The Groom on the other
The feast is a huge one, having a number of Bengali Delicacies hand wears a white kurta ( long
like Chingri macher malaikary "Kalia" (a preparation of fish), shirt) with a white dhoti. A white
Macher muro diye mugger dal (pulses with fish head ), Alu Dam colored head gear is also worn by
Chingrir cutlet (Prawn cutlet), Doi Mach (Fish in curd), Chicken both the bride and the
Curry Mutton Curry Misti Dahi( Sweet Curd), Chatni Papad Bhaja bridgegroom. This headgear is
Sweets (Sandesh, Rosogolla), Ice Cream and Pan are the main usually made of Sea Fenni. Gold
menu of any Bengali Wedding. ornaments do not play much
importance in Bengali Marriage.

Bengali Wedding!
Customs of Bengali Wedding :
All the Bengali Weddings have some common pre and on marriage
ceremonies :

» Pre - Marriage Ceremonies

Ashirbaad : In the morning hours of the marriage day, the couple

to be gets blessed by their elders. Husked rice is sprinkled on their
heads and Gold Ornaments are given to them.

Aai Budo Bhaat : Aai Budho Bhaat is the bachelorette party which
is give to the Bride by her relatives. This party signifies the approval
of the brides marriage be her relatives.
Holud Kota : In this ceremony the bride is applied Haldi/ Turmeric by five or seven married women.

Dodhi Mongol : On the day of the Marriage, in the early morning hours, five married women of the
brides side, adorn her with Traditional Bangles called the Shakha and Paula - one pair of red and one
pair or white bangles. The meal of Rice and Curd is also served to her, which is the only meal she
takes in the entire day, till the marriage is solmenized.

Mehandi : A day prior to the Marriage, Mehndi ( Indian Tatoo), is applied on the hands and feet of
the Bride. Various designs, some bold and some light in color are made. It takes one to eight hours for
the Mehndi to dry up, till the color of Mehandi comes on the hands.

» Marriage Ceremonies :

Bor Boron : When the Bridegroom reaches the door of the Bride, the enitre family of the groom is
welcomed by the Brides relatives. Husked rice and trefiol are sprinkled on them. Then sweets are
served to them as a good omen.

Potto Bastra : After the welcome, the groom is made to sit at the chadnatolla - wedding altar and
canopy - the sanctum sanctorum where the bride, the bridegroom and the priest sits. Here the Groom
is offered new clothes by the person who will carry out Sampradan.

Saat Paak : In this, the bride who sitting on a wooden surface, is lifted by her brothers and taken
around the groom in seven circles. This signifies that the bride and the bridegroom are tightly winded
with each other.

Mala Badal : In Mala Badal, the bride and the bridegroom exchange Garlands with each other.

Sampradan : In Sampradan, the hands of both bride and groom are winded with a white thread,
amongst vedic recitals. Their hands are then put on a sacred brass pot filled with water. As soon as
they touch the water filled pot, vedic chants are again recited.

Yagna : After Sampradan is over, the bride and the groom sit in front of the fire. They take the
blessings of the God Fire as they recite Vedic Chants after the priest.

Saat Paak : Seven Circles are taken by the couple around the fire. Once the circle is complete, the
boy lifts the bride and crosses her over a Stone. This method signifies, that the Groom is taking the
bride front her home and is taking her to his home with approval from family members.

Sindoor Daan and Ghomta : In this ceremony, red color Sindoor is put on the head of the bride by
the groom without seeing her face. This Sindoor is put with a Beetle Leaf. After this the Groom
presents her with a new saree which she accepts. This is the acceptance of each other.
Not to be Missed

Dakshineshwar Temple - Situated in Old Calcutta/Kolkatta, the Dakshineshwar Temple is the most
revered place of the Kolkatta. A single visit in the entire life is supposed to be the most Auspicious
thing to do in Bengali Culture. So if you are in Calcutta, then you must visit this place.

Our Suggestions

• If you want to enjoy the entire Bengali marriage, then

you should be there two days before the wedding date.
The ceremonies of the Bengali Weddings begin three -
two days prior to the Wedding date.

• Dressing up in bright colors is supposed to auspicious.

Avoid wearing pure black or pure white in any of the
Indian Weddings.

• Most of the Bengali Weddings have Non - Vegetarian

Delicacies. So if you are a vegetarian let your hosts
know beforehand.

• The Winters are the best time to be in Calcutta. Neither

to hot nor too cold, these are the days to take a tour
round the city.

• There are direct trains to Calcutta. All the major flight

carriers take you to Kolkatta. For further details contact
us.

• For Tours and further information, contact us.