In the kaleidoscope series we will be looking at wedding customs of different communities across India.
Marwari Wedding
Marwadi weddings cannot be complete without many ancient customs and rituals. They are regal events with a lot of extravagant events and sumptuous feasts, with a customary appeal.
PRE WEDDING RITUALS
- The engagement takes place at the groom’s parental house.
- GanapathiSthapana (installing the idol of Lord Ganesha) takes place.
- The male and female members have Mehfils and they have fun through song and dance.
- The groom wears a white thread according to a custom called Janev.
- In PithiDastoor the bride and groom are given a holy bath after applying turmeric paste.
- The bride performs pooja and prays to Goddess Gauri called PallaDastoor.
MARWADI WEDDING RITUALS
- Marwari’s love Sangeet Sandhya and their weddings cannot be complete without a theme based Sangeet Sandhya Night
- The Rajput Baraat reaches the bride’s house, albeit without any dancing.
- The bride’s face is covered by a long veil.
POST WEDDING RITUALS
- The bride removes her veil in front of her husband.
- The bride and groom leave for their new house.
- A coconut is placed under the wheel of their car for good luck, while the groom gifts his wife a piece of jewelry.
- According to the tradition of Pagelagni, the bride is introduced to the new family and he is showered with gifts.
