This is done to make the bride look more beautiful on the most special day of her life. Vatna involves applying a paste made from turmeric powder and mustard oil all over the bride's body by her female friends and relatives. Oil is constantly poured into the lamps, so that the glow from the diyas is reflected on her face. Vatna/Haldi: Four lamps or diyas are lit and the bride sits facing them. The mayian happens the night before the wedding and is celebrated according to which part of Punjab the participants are from. It consists of many rites, the Batna, Choora, Jaggo fireworks and sometimes the Ladies Sangeet and Mehndi. This ceremony is an evening festival, at the couple's parental homes. Mayian: This is the preparation ceremony one day before a Punjabi wedding. After that, the girl's uncle, aunt, friends and cousins tie kaliras (silver, gold or gold plated traditional ornaments) to a bangle worn by the girl. Also, they sprinkle flower petals on the bride. People touch the choora and give their heartiest wishes to the girl for her future married life. Choora is basically a set of Red bangles, gifted by girl's mama (mother's brother). The oldest maternal uncle and aunt play an important role in the performance of the ceremony. For the bride the mehendi is sent by the future Mother in Law, which is beautifully decorated.Ĭommon rituals Rituals at the bride’s home Ĭhoora: On the wedding day the rituals at the girl's home begin with the Choora ceremony. The bride and other ladies get mehendi ( henna designs) done, on their hands and feet (most ladies get it done only on their hands but the bride gets it done on both hands and feet). The Mehendi ceremony takes place in the atmosphere of a party. A basket containing Bindi and bangles is handed around so girls can choose those that match the outfit they plan to wear to the wedding. Mehndi artists are called to the houses of the boy and girl and apply mehendi to the palms of the female family members, groom and the hands and feet of the bride. This is often blended with the sangeet ceremony. The last major function before the wedding is decoration with temporary henna ( mehndi) tattoos. A ladies sangeet/ cocktail is held for the bride and her bridesmaids. Nowadays, people hire DJs and have a dance party, followed by dinner. The bride's family play the dholak drums and sing songs in which they tease the groom and his family. There is a sangeet function hosted by the bride's family, in which just a few close members of the groom's family are invited.
Everyone present congratulates the couple by feeding them sweets. Exchange of gifts takes place between the two families.
The bride's father applies the tikka (forehead mark) to the groom's forehead and blesses him. A tiny dot of henna paste (mehndi) is applied to her palm for good luck, and the function is sealed with the exchange of rings. She is also presented with jewellery, which her mother and sister-in-law help her wear. In some families this chunni is a family heirloom, passed down from generation to generation. First, the girl is draped with a fulkari (very decorative dupatta), which is usually very ornate. The roka ceremony marks the union of both the bride and groom's family and friends.Įngagement is a significant part of a Punjabi wedding. Roka is one of the most significant ceremonies that take place before an Indian wedding. Pre-wedding traditions Rokka (pre-engagement)
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