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The Marwari Agrawals l community though orthodox and tradition
bound are still full of life, drive and initiative. For them matrimony is an
occasion for great extravagance, pomp and splendor..
Vast amounts are
spent on decorations, food, jewelry, clothes and gifts. The matrimonial
ceremonies are bright and joyous and the lavish wedding celebrations can carry
on for several days. |
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Mudha-tikka:
Engagement ceremony On an auspicious day, decided by an astrologer, the
groom's family call on the bride, taking with them, a platter filled with rice,
jaggery, dry fruits, sweetmeats, a diamond ring and sometimes a garland for the
'tikka' |
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Godh
Barai:
The groom's sisters bring lavish gifts for the bride
On an elaborately
decorated tray, the groom's sisters carry gifts, jewellery, toys, clothes and
sweets and place these on the bride's 'jholi' (lap) |
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Sangeet:
Musical get together by the ladies of the family The bride sits on a silver
'chowki' or low stool, in all her finery, wearing the jewellery gifted to her
after the 'mudha-tikka' ceremony and is surrounded by all the ladies from both
families. |
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Naandi:
Pre-wedding puja
Approximately ten days before the wedding
ceremony, the family 'pujaris' (Brahmin priests), perform the Ganesha puja in
the bride's and the groom's homes. . |
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Bhaat:
The bride's maternal uncle is invited to attend the wedding
In most Marwari Agrawal families, the 'mama' or bride's maternal uncle plays
a crucial role in the marriage. The custom is, for the 'mama' to bestow lavish
gifts on his niece at the time of her wedding and she would not then make any
further claims on her father's wealth |
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Tel
Baan:
A ritual bath The ladies of the families 'prepare' the bride
and groom (in each respective home) for the forthcoming wedding |
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Mehndi:
The henna ceremony This ceremony is usually held one day before
the wedding ceremony and takes place in the afternoon or early
evening |
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Korath:
The male members from the bride's family invite the groom to
the wedding venue When the bride is ready and the auspicious time for the
wedding ritual is nigh, male members from the bride's family go to the groom's
home, |
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Baraat:
The groom leaves for the wedding venue in a ceremonial
procession
The groom, in all his splendour and armed with a sword (a Rajput
tradition), mounts an elaborately decorated mare and proceeds to the marriage
venue |
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Pheras:
Seven steps around the sacred fire
After the varamala, the
pujari (Brahmin priest) lights the 'homa' or sacred fire. Offerings are made
into the sacred fire as a form of thanksgiving and purification. The bride's
'duppata' or veil is tied to the grooms waist band, and the couples goes around
the fire seven times, repeating their marriage vows. |
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Kanyadaan:
Giving away the bride
A silver or gold coin is placed in
the bride's palms, which are held together by her father, who then places them
in the hands of the groom. Amidst prayers, the pujari pours water over their
joined hands and blesses them |
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MUTI-BUND:
The groom closes his hand in a tight fist and the bride tries
very hard to open it! Then the bride does the same and it is the groom's turn to
unlock her fist. |
Vidaai:
In
all Hindu weddings, this is considered to be the most emotional ritual, when the
bride leaves her parents' home and makes her way to her husband's. Family and
friends, who also shower her with blessings and gifts, |
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Vadhu
Pravesh:
Bride enters her husband's home
When the bride arrives at
her new home, her mother-in-law, who welcomes her with the traditional 'aarti',
helps her out of the car. |
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