Marathi community is very simple and the people believe in very less showoffs during the wedding ceremony. The impact of both north Indian and south Indian culture can be seen in the Marathi samskaras or sacraments and rituals. Morning or afternoon is considered as the most auspicious time for conducting rituals in Maratha matrimony
One has to look exceptional in his/her wedding attire and be a center of attraction. The Marathi bride and groom dress up very traditionally for the wedding rituals, and you can easily identify a Marathi bride by her wedding attire. A bottle green sari having a length of nine-yards, draped in a typical Marathi style distinguishes a Marathi bride from others. In Marathi matrimony, green is considered as the symbol of luck and prosperity.
Sari worn by the Marathi bride is green Banarasi or kanjivaram, having rich golden embroidered borders. The hair locks are properly tied on the back to form a bun, and is decorated by a bunch of white flowers, also known as gajra. The hairstyle of a bride is very simple, yet gives a very elegant look. Hands and feet of the bride are decorated with beautiful mehendi designs.
Gold jewellery is the preferred choice for the Marathi brides, but they also like to be decorated in pearls. Green sari, accessorize with a bindi, pearl set, a seven pearl earring and a nose ring made up of nine pearls add to the beauty of the Marathi bride. The most important bridal sign of the Marathi bride, according to Marathi matrimonial, is green glass bangles, also known as chuda, are worn with pearls bangles, which give a very bright and contrasting looks. A waistband made up of gold, a silver anklet and a toe ring are important part of the jewellery of a Marathi bride.
Author: Rashmi Karan
Author: Rashmi Karan
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