India is a complex and beautiful country that practices customs and traditions solemnly unlike any other country since they believe in the power and the blessing of following something that has been performs generations before. India has a number of rituals and traditions that they practice until today which is why witnessing an Indian wedding is both a privilege and an honor to witness. It’s also a great way to be accustomed to new and ethnical ways on celebrating a blessed union like weddings.
Here are the Indian Rituals that is still practiced:
· Tilak Ceremony: A Tilak ceremony is the first encounter of the couple to a long celebration and union between each other. Tilak ceremony is often celebrated and initiated a month before the actual wedding day but most couple today are becoming flexible which is why there are some couples that varies the date of the a Tilak ceremony.
· Engagement Ceremony: Similar to more engagement parties but are more spiritual and vivid than most. Indian weddings are known for their love of celebrating the union with color.
· Sangeet Ceremony: A Sangeet ceremony is a party that is exclusive to the women of the crowd. It is a ceremony wherein the women dance and party in celebration of the bride that is getting married.
· Mehndi Ceremony: Mehndi ceremonies are similar to Sangeet ceremonies but are not quite the same. A Mehndi ceremony is celebrated by the women of the family and the bride is instructed not to go out of the house after the celebration. Various forms of entertainment are done during this celebration.
· Var Mala Ceremony: Var Mala is the exchange of garlands between the couple and they are blessed by the elder of the families. It is an n important part of the main wedding itself. An Indian wedding is not done properly without a Var Mala ceremony.
· Mandap Ceremony: A Mandap ceremony is a ritual wherein the couples are seated in a four pillar canopy. The pillars symbolize the parents of the couple and are held usually in the house of the bride or sometimes this is held during the wedding celebration itself.
· Vidai Ceremony: A Vidai ceremony is a celebration post wedding and the bride is accompanied by her parents and escorts towards the house but prior to entering the house the bride must throw rice and coins over her head symbolizing her repayment to her parents.
· Reception Ceremony: similar to other reception, Indian receptions is a way for the bride to get to know her grooms family and mingle with other guests as well. The party has an abundance of food and treats for the couple and their family as well as their guests.
Now that you are fully accustomed to Indian rituals, it is best that you know about Indian wedding traditions:
· Kanyadaan – a ceremony wherein the couple needs to use singing and hymns to celebrate the union. This is a very vital part of the wedding celebration.
· Mangalsutra – The Mangalsutra is a beaded gold and black chord that is tied by the couple which is a very important tradition to an Indian wedding.
· Seven Vows
· Solah Shringar – Solah Shringar or the sixteen ornaments or adornments to the apparel of the bride completing the beautification process.
· Wedding Barat – The wedding barat is the procession of the groom from their house to the wedding venue which is being attended by both the family and close relative and friends of the groom.
All these rituals and traditions are performed solemnly by the Indian nation until today since they believe in the important and symbolism of such ceremonies and it is a must to a wedding no matter what.
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