Marathi Wedding at a Glance

Matrimonial sites have come a long way in the somewhat rigid Indian society since their inception. Every Indian community has their individual matrimonial portals. The following blog post takes a quick look at the same.

Indian weddings are famous for their grand rituals and opulence and not to mention the ornate jewelry. However, amidst such big fat Indian wedding, Maharashtrian Wedding is perhaps the simplest and the least opulent of the lot. Unlike other communities where the rituals are performed in the evening or sometimes run through the day, most of rituals and customs in a Marathi wedding begin at early in the morning and wind during the day itself.

A traditional Marathi wedding is performed under religious observance. Since the Marathis consider Lord Ganesha to be very important, a Ganesh Puja is essentially performed in the morning. Other basic rituals include kanyadaan, phera, an exchange of garlands. Among Marathi Brahmins, a customary ritual takes place where, the bride officially changes her surname and adopts her husband’s surname. This takes place at the groom’s place after the bride has moved in to her in-laws after all the rituals have been performed.

A reception is held in the evening where all the guests are welcomed with a grand feast, who not only enjoys the dinner but also bless the newly-married couple. One interesting point to be noted here is that, it is the groom’s family and the kin are the first guests to have lunch or dinner at the reception. The rituals practiced among the Marathis at their wedding, reflect the indigenous culture of the community.

Just like any other Indian communities, traditionally arranged marriages are predominated among Marathis. However, in the present times, the prospective bride and the groom end up choosing life partners on their own. Matrimonial sites are one way out. There are several Marathi matrimonial sites in India where millions of prospective Marathi brides and grooms register their profiles in search of their life partners. In today’s Internet driven world, matrimonial sites have a very important role to play while it comes to choosing life partners.

Author:

Sampurna Majumder

Plan Your Wedding Just Like the Royals

To-be brides and grooms, why not make your special day the best day of your lifetime. Add an element of romance and uniqueness by planning destination weddings.

Indian weddings are all about celebrating with your family and friends. It’s also providing the best hospitality to guests. Weddings in the present times are no longer just rituals. The newest trends are Destination weddings. Beach weddings or royal weddings -whatever you find attractive, just go for it.

The state of Rajasthan in India is particularly known for palace weddings. Cities like Udaipur and Jaipur provides the perfect ambience.  The palaces converted into hotels are ideal to host your dream wedding. These establishments have all the amenities that go into making of a heavenly wedding. From luxurious accommodation to premium facilities, and from grand spaces to palatial terrace domes, these establishments will spoil you with choices. Experienced chefs create an array of delectable menu and friendly staff guides you to a host of recreational facilities.

You can plan your wedding by taking the wedding planner services. Give our suggestions and likings and leave the rest to the wedding planner. Whether you want a traditional wedding or a modern theme wedding, the planner arranges and coordinates efficiently. Hindu matrimonial functions include a variety of rituals and all these rituals have their own significance. Just inform the planner about the rituals and every necessary thing will be arrange on the day.

The hotels or palaces hosting the wedding event can accommodate a large number of guests, about 1000 easily. These establishments with well-manicured lawns and spectacular view of surroundings will give surely create lifelong memories.

Author:
Shipra Sinha

Experience the Real Taste of India at the Weddings

The best thing about marriages in India is food. No matter you have landed into the wedding venue of which Indian community, the spicy flavors and aroma of the food will certainly be additive. The Indian cuisine is very much influenced by the civilizations, which were prevalent in the history of our country.

The importance of spices in the Indian context is unavoidable. The Indian marriage venues are the best places for those who love to taste the real Indian culinary. The characteristic cuisines reflect the culture of the community to which bride and groom belong! In fact, the foreigner guests who visit our country is very much interested to attend at least one India wedding so that they can have a delightful and colorful experience, tasting the truly Indian traditions.

The dishes prepared mostly include the ground spices, which are termed as Masale in Hindi. The most commonly used spices in the Indian curries are ginger, garlic, coriander, pomegranate seeds, nutmeg, cardamom, turmeric, jaggery, tamarind, black salt, cloves, to name a few. These ingredients top the list of a festive menu, which not only impart a unique taste and aroma to the food, but also have medicinal values. Tandoori dishes like paneer tikka, chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, malai tikka, soya tikka, Afghani chicken and different types of breads cooked in tandoor are really mouth watery and greatly savor the taste buds.

Among the beverages, the most popular ones at the time of weddings are different types of sherbets, which are made from the essence of fruits as well as flowers. In the Indian kitchens, desserts keep a very important place. Some typical Indian dishes like Kheer, sewai, sweets, lassi, kulfi and other desserts are very popular worldwide because of their awesome flavors. So if you have not tasted the real taste of India, attend a typical Indian wedding and get indulged in the scrumptious food!