Indian weddingsKatriann Kaasik

HTG 10D

Overview

Called vivaah

Importance of weddings

Big celebrations, may extend for several days

Organized by parents

Consists of many different rituals which vary in different regions

Bridal preparations

Looking their best

Sari

Golden jewellery (nose ring, anklet)

Henna (often replaced with alta)

Most common rituals

Performed by the bride`s father

Gifting away the daughter

Placing the bride`s hand to the groom`s

Groom promises to bride´s father to not

fail the girl in his persuit on dharma, artha

and kama

Kanyadaan

Panigrahana

Holding the hands ceremony

Sign of their union

Groom announces his acceptance of responsibilities

Groom faces west, bride in front of him

Saptapadi

The most important ritual

Seven steps around the Holy Fire

Seven vows, like happiness, children etc.

After this couple legally becomes husband and wife

Something interesting

During the wedding ceremony it is traditional for the bride´s sisters and cousins to steal the grooms shoes

Henna tattoos on brides hands often include the initials of the groom.

At the end of the ceremony groom sprinkles red powder (kumkum) in a parting in the brides hair

It is unacceptable for anyone to wear black and white clothes in an indian wedding

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwvKFFaPaRM

Sources

Maad ja rahvad. Dorling Kindersley. Kirjastus Varrak, Tallinn 2000, lk 171

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu_wedding

http://www.culturalindia.net/weddings/regional-weddings/hindu-wedding.html

http://www.redhotcurry.com/culture/hindu_wedding_10facts.htm

http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2014/08/10-interesting-facts-you-may-not-know.html

https://www.youtube.com/

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