First thoughts on Big Fat Indian wedding that strikes our spirit is a matter of grand gala celebrated grandeur and complete amusement. Marriages Indian are complex and include many rituals and ceremonies that brighten the atmosphere. You must be aware of pre-wedding ceremonies i.e. the Mehndi and Haldi ceremony, but, there are other special moments that pertain to the traditional Indian wedding and add up to the fun quotient.
Arrival of India
The India is actually a procession comprising the family of the groom and his friends dancing to the rhythm of the music played by the members of the group to reach the place of marriage. Once they reach the place, the family members and friends of the groom are given a grand welcome by the family of the bride. But, they are allowed to enter the place where the groom pays a cash token to sisters of the bride who urge to the entrance of the Hall.
Varmala
Varmala or Jai Mala is one of the most important rituals in the Indian marriage. But, what exactly is a Varmala? It is really a wreath made using fresh flowers. Both the bride and the groom has developed the Varmala neck each other. Especially, the bride and groom friends or parents respectively stand them to make it difficult for the other one to the Varmala around him. It brings an element of enjoyment to the marriage and makes everyone smile.
Shoe Stealing Ceremony
As soon as the groom removes his shoes to sit in the mandap for “saat pheras”, the Sisters of the bride waiting for this opportunity steal his shoes. In return for the same, the groom pays a certain amount of money application for Sisters of the bride.
Post – Wedding Games
Once the bride and the groom reached home after bind this nuptial node, they play at certain games organized by the members of the family of the groom. Of all, the most popular is one by which the bride and the groom are invited to put their engagement rings in a large bowl of milk. Then, they seek from their rings in that bowl and the person who finds that he is first is deemed to have an upper hand in their future life.
These are only a few, there are various other these ceremonies which take place during the marriage procession. All these special wedding ceremonies are the memorable event and long-term experience. Indeed, it is these rites and ceremonies that make Indian weddings stand apart from the rest.