Indian wedding traditions

Jekaterina Gortalova

Julija Kekla

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Bride and groom

Highly exotic, intricate patterns decorating the bride’s hands and feet with henna is called

mehandi. It is believed that the deeper the color the stronger is her love

for her husband.

The groom will wear a Dhoti, which is an unstitched

garment, and a shirt. On arrival at the brides house he

will change into another similar outfit. He will cover

himself with a sheet and wear the topor (paper mache

headdress).

Baarat (Wedding Procession)

Bride and groom arrives for the wedding along with his family and friends in a procession. They are then received by the bride's family

and friends.

At the actual wedding ceremony the groom’s father and all other relatives are present. The

groom’s mother does not attend.

Gath Bandhan (Tying of the Nuptial Knot)

The scarves placed around the bride and groom are tied together symbolizing their eternal

bond. This signifies their pledge before God to love each other and remain faithful.

Parental Blessing

The parents of the bride and groom give their blessings to the couple. The couple touches the

feet of their parents as a sign of respect.

Satapadi (Seven Steps)

This is the most important rite of the entire ceremony.• the first step to nourish each other

• the second step to grow together in strength• the third step to preserve our wealth

• the fourth step to share our joys and sorrows• the fifth step to care for our children• the sixth step to be together forever

• the seventh step to remain lifelong friends

Questions• How are exotic, intricate patterns decorating

the bride’s hands and feet with henna called?• How many times does the brides change her

outfit during the wedding?• The bride’s mother does not attend the

wedding procession, does she?• What does it mean when the couple touches

the feet of their parents?• How many steps does the couple do?

Kasutatud materjalid

• http://www.regalcards.com/wedding_ceremony.htm

• http://www.weddingdetails.com/lore-tradition/hindu/

• http://www.buzzle.com/articles/traditional-indian-wedding-ceremony.html

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