Unlike other Indian Weddings Bengali
Weddings have its own flavor of traditions and rituals. The weddings are
incomplete without the deep and meaningful rituals which are performed amidst
the colorfully vibrant and creative decorations.
Ashirbaad: The bride receives blessings from the elders of
the groom’s side and vice versa on this auspicious day. The elder members of
both the family sprinkle husked rice and trefoil on the brides and grooms head
and present gold ornaments. This shows the acceptance of the bride and groom by
both the families.
Aai Budo Bhaat: A party thrown by the relatives or friends of the
bride which signifies their approval for the marriage and also encourages
community feeling.
Holud Kota:
During this ceremony married women of the household grind turmeric and apply it
on the brides body which brightens the brides complexion and her skin will
start to glow.
Dodhi
Mongol:At the day of marriage the ladies dress up the bride’s hands with traditional
bangles Shakha & Paula. They also feed her a special meal with curd and
rice.
Bor Jatri:
All the members of the groom’s family dress up and start their journey to the
bride’s house where the wedding takes place.
Bor Boron: When
the groom’s relatives and friends reach the bride’s house the bride’s mother
along with other members welcome them by holding earthen lamp, sprinkling
trefoil and by placing husked rice in a kula. They are served sweets and drinks
after this ceremony.
Potto Bastra:
The groom is seated at the wedding altar and offered new clothes by the person
who is performing the sampradaan. This is the gift offered to the groom by the
bride’s family.
Saat Paak:
The bride is lifted by her brothers and carried around the groom in seven
complete circles while seated in a wooden stool. This ceremony is performed for
winding together the bride and groom.
Mala
Badal:Soon after the bride completes the circles, the bride and the groom exchange
garlands, the first step which symbolizes that they accept one another.
Subho Dristi:
After exchanging the garlands the bride and the groom looks at each other while
the assembled guests watch. This exchange of loving glance initiates them in an
official union to society.
Yagna: Both
the bride and groom sits in front of the sacred fire and chant mantras
according to the priest. The fire god, Agni is made the witness of the marriage.
Saat Paak: The
couples take circular rounds around the fire seven times.
Anjali: An
offering is made to the fire. The bride’s brother hands over puffed rice in the
hands of the bride and the groom and pour the offering into the fire together.
Sindoor Daan and Ghomta: The groom applies sindoor on the bride’s
forehead. The bride then covers her head with a new saree offered by the groom.
Bidaay: The
bride receives blessings from her parents and relatives to start a new life
with her husband.
Kaal
Ratri:The couples reach the groom’s house they are welcomed by the groom’s party.
They are separated for the night to receive a refreshing sleep and to prepare
for the final wedding ceremony the next day.
Bou Bhaat and Bodhu Boron: The bride cooks and serves a feast to all
the members of the husband’s family. A banquet is held at the groom’s place to
treat the guests, who presents gifts to the bride.
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