An Indian wedding is not only a fun-filled event that involves fun and frolic, singing, and dancing but also a tapestry of unique wedding traditions that showcase the diverse culture of the country. Let us unfold a few unique Indian wedding traditions that make the union of two souls such a blissful experience.
1. The Magical Mehndi Party
The mehndi ceremony is held one or two days before the wedding by the bride’s family. Intricate designs symbolising love and good fortune are drawn on the bride’s hands and feet. The bride’s family and friends also adorn their hands with henna swaying away to the tunes of melodious wedding songs. The mustard yellow embroidered georgette lehenga along with a silk blouse from KALKI is a perfect mehendi dress that will make you look gorgeous.
2. Jai Mala-Exchange Of Garlands
This Jaimala ceremony which is the popular ritual of a Hindu wedding has been in practice since the days of Ramayana and Mahabharat. The exchange of garlands between the bride and groom is an indication of acceptance by each other as their spouse. The bride and groom often dodge each other and are often lifted by their respective friends to add a fun element to the sacred ceremony. Don’t be taken aback if you look like a goddess with garlands of beautiful hues along with the spectacular wheat gold bridal lehenga from KALKI.
3. The Auspicious Haldi Ceremony
The haldi ceremony is a significant pre-wedding ceremony in which family and friends apply turmeric on the face and body of the bride and the groom. Turmeric is considered a cleanser for the body and soul and is also said to safeguard the bride and groom from any negative influences. Flaunt your glowing skin and sultry curves in the yellow haldi dress from KALKI and enjoy the music and wedding shenanigans at the haldi ceremony.
4. The Joota Chupai Prank
Joota Chupai or hiding of the groom’s shoes is an Indian wedding tradition that adds humour to the solemnity of the wedding ceremony. The bride’s sisters and friends steal the groom’s shoes and return them only after they get the amount they demanded as ransom. The haggling and negotiations add fun to the atmosphere and make the wedding a memorable occasion. Adorn yourself in the pink sequin embellished kurta palazzo set and be a part of the bridesmaid gang that steals the groom’s shoes.
5. The Sacred Saat Pheras
The Saptapadi or the seven pheras are the most important Hindu wedding ritual. They symbolise the seven vows made by the bride and groom to each other by taking seven rounds around the holy fire. By doing so the couple seek blessings from the divine for the success of their newly begun marital journey. Brides these days like to experiment with different hues like gold and burgundy, but most brides are seen wearing a red bridal lehenga or a red saree along with bridal jewellery in this sacred Indian wedding tradition.
Unique wedding traditions carry deep spiritual significance and contribute to the sanctity of the union of two souls. If you too have an upcoming wedding in the family and if you wish to shop for wedding dress reception dress, designer wedding lehengas, bridal jewellery, wedding saree etc log into Kalkifashion.com and shop for outfits that fit the bill for different customs and traditions.
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