Diversity of India reflects on every dimension well it be food, clothing and following different types of culture. Indian wedding is also one out of this.It is said "marriages are made in heaven" and it is one of the prime event of life. It is a social occasion for a family and relatives. Indian marriages are no less than a festival as the people of India tries to show their heritage in every possible way. Different types of wedding can be Hindu wedding, Punjabi wedding, Muslim wedding , Christian wedding etc.
A typical Hindu wedding starts with a selection of auspicious day by pandit. Then henna mehendi is applied on the hands of the bride. Procession of groom is the most important in Hindu wedding as the baraat is headed by the fireworks accompanied by Dance enters the place of bride for marriage. Today the scenario is changing from arranged marriages to love marriage but the way the marriage is done is totally same. Indian wedding starts from pre wedding day celebrations which in some parts of the country starts a week before. In HINDU Indian Wedding firstly the auspicious day is selected and the priest chant mantras in front of sacred fire. Playing shehnai and other music instruments are popular in North India. In the mandap groom ties knowt with the bride and they together take seven rounds around the sacred fire. Then there are seven promises which the bride wants from her groom and then the marriage is completed by putting sindoor.And the couple is then declared married.
In Muslim wedding two things are done first is the Mangni where the bride and the groom exchange rings and on this day only marriage day is decided. second is to apply mehendi on the hands and feet of the bride. then the procession comes with the band to the bride's place. the nikah is done in a close association where the priest gives proposal and takes acceptance of both bride and groom. document named nikahnama is signed as a marriage certificate. Punjabi wedding is one of the most exciting wedding ceremonies. It starts with a Shagun ceremony where both the families exchange gifts with each other. The ceremonies start one week before the marriage. On the day of marriage both bride and groom sit in front of Guru Granth Sahib and ardaas is done and they take 4 rounds of Guru Granth Sahib and then Doli ceremony is done where bride leaves her house throwing handful of rice behind.
A typical Hindu wedding starts with a selection of auspicious day by pandit. Then henna mehendi is applied on the hands of the bride. Procession of groom is the most important in Hindu wedding as the baraat is headed by the fireworks accompanied by Dance enters the place of bride for marriage. Today the scenario is changing from arranged marriages to love marriage but the way the marriage is done is totally same. Indian wedding starts from pre wedding day celebrations which in some parts of the country starts a week before. In HINDU Indian Wedding firstly the auspicious day is selected and the priest chant mantras in front of sacred fire. Playing shehnai and other music instruments are popular in North India. In the mandap groom ties knowt with the bride and they together take seven rounds around the sacred fire. Then there are seven promises which the bride wants from her groom and then the marriage is completed by putting sindoor.And the couple is then declared married.In Muslim wedding two things are done first is the Mangni where the bride and the groom exchange rings and on this day only marriage day is decided. second is to apply mehendi on the hands and feet of the bride. then the procession comes with the band to the bride's place. the nikah is done in a close association where the priest gives proposal and takes acceptance of both bride and groom. document named nikahnama is signed as a marriage certificate. Punjabi wedding is one of the most exciting wedding ceremonies. It starts with a Shagun ceremony where both the families exchange gifts with each other. The ceremonies start one week before the marriage. On the day of marriage both bride and groom sit in front of Guru Granth Sahib and ardaas is done and they take 4 rounds of Guru Granth Sahib and then Doli ceremony is done where bride leaves her house throwing handful of rice behind.
Therefore it can be said that India is a diverse country and every caste has their own way of doing marriage ceremonies which explains their culture as a whole. one should try to go to every different caste's marriage once to learn in what sense it is different from the other.
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