The Punjabi matrimony involves various ceremonies before the final wedding. Each ritual has a distinctive significance and charm.Punjabi wedding is a lively, well organized and a flamboyant occasion. The various rituals include:
Roka- Being the first ceremony of the Punjabi marriage, roka ceremony is celebrated with full enthusiasm. This ritual indicates that a new relationship is built between the girl and boy. This is a simple occasion in which family members and friends exchange few gifts as a sign of respect for each other and celebrate with sweets. Sagai- Before few days of wedding, sagai or ring ceremony is performed. In this occasion boy and girl exchange rings.
Sagan- On this occasion, the girl’s family visit groom’s house and performs ‘havan’, which is a sacred fire ceremony. After havan, girl’s family gives blessings to groom along with gifts and cash for groom’s family.
ChunniChadana- Chunnichadana ceremony is performed by boy’s side for bride. On this event, boy’s sister gifts a red chunnito girl. After dressing her in clothes gifted by boy’s family, the girl is taken for ceremony where boy’s mother gifts her some more gifts.
Sangeet-A lot of music and celebrations is a part of Punjabi matrimony. A Punjabi wedding is incomplete without loud beats of dholand bhangra. This occasion is celebrated with dance and music.
Mehandi- As per Punjabi rituals, bride has to apply mehandi sent by boy’s family on her hands and feet before the day of wedding. Mehandi makes bride even more elegant.
Wedding- On the final day of wedding, girl is asked to wear chuda, which is a set of Punjabi bangles.Thechuda ceremony is followed by haldioccasion in which haldi is applied to bride as well as groom.
Attending a Punjabi marriage is one of the best places to experience the charm of an Indian Wedding.
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