Importance of Simant pujan ceremony in Marathi wedding

Oct19

Maharashtra wedding tradition rituals #4

What Simant pujan ceremony signifies?

Simant basically means limits or boundary, in Simant pujan ceremony the groom and his every family member comes to the limits of brides home. Nowadays there are some changes in this ceremony as earlier this ceremony would take place before the wedding but nowadays Simant pujan ceremony takes place on the wedding day itself.

Simant pujan ceremony

The puja of the groom is done by bride’s mother. She then cleans groom’s feet with water and also applies kumkum tilak and she also does aarti and also presents gifts to him. Then the groom’s mother gives gifts like sarees and jewelry to their future bride. Madhupak is offered to groom’s family members. Gift’s like suit, jewelry etc are given by bride’s family. This is next followed by special lunch. This is how the Simant pujan ceremony is ended on a happy note.

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What Haldi ceremony really signifies?

Oct17

Maharashtra wedding tradition rituals #3

Significance of Haldi ceremony:

Haldi ceremony or Halad Chadavne (Marathi) is held two or three days before the wedding. During the Haldi ceremony, the bride and groom cast a paste of turmeric, chickpea flour, lemon juice, sandalwood and rosewater in hands, feet and face. It is believed that the yellow colour of the paste brightens the skin before the wedding and brings good luck to the couple. Haldi is the Hindi name of turmeric (turmeric in English). Turmeric is a root (similar to ginger) that dried and crushed into a powder of deep yellow.

Haldi Ceremony

It is widely used in India, both in gastronomy and events and religious festivals. They are attributed healing and purifying properties. Before the wedding, they arrange this Haldi ceremony (Halad Chadavne). In this ceremony,the bride and groom are bathed with water and / or milk and turmeric, in order to purify and prepare to start a new chapter in their lives. Turmeric mixed with rosewater, sandalwood oil and other fragrances until a thick paste. Traditionally the bathroom is done separately in the house of the groom and bride respectively, and after that, the couple should not be seen until the wedding day. This ritual was also made as a beauty treatment for the bride before the wedding.

The official application of henna is also done during a special ceremony called: Mehndi ceremony. Mehndi is the Hindi word for henna. Traditionally, henna designs are applied on the hands, arms and feet of the bride and it is one of the ornaments that brides should wear the wedding day. Generally, this ritual is organised by the family of the bride and is an intimate event where the bride, the women of her family and friends meet to apply henna.

Experts in applying mehndi are responsible for designing the most beautiful and complex "tattoos" for this occasion. It is said that the more intense the colour of henna on the skin of the bride, groom want more. In addition, the expert applying mehndi put the initials of the groom hidden among the designs. This is one of the most celebrated traditions in Marathi marriage.

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What Kelvan ceremony signifies in Marathi wedding?

Oct14

Maharashtra wedding tradition rituals #2

Kelvan ceremony is one of the important marriage tradition followed in Marathi wedding. In this ceremony the parents of the soon to be bride and the groom invite each other’s family for a meal and gift are given as a token of love. 2-3 days before marriage in this ceremony the relatives of each other family are also invited to the bride and the groom place and close relatives give wedding gifts to the bride and similar function is organized at the groom place.

Marathi wedding

This is one of the important traditions that shows love, respect,and bond between the families. The parents officially give clothes, jewelry,and other expensive items to the bride. This tradition is being followed in Marathi wedding from years. The Kelvan ceremony ends with a sweet note and both the family returns to their home.

 

Importance of Sakharpuda ceremony in Maharashtrian Marriage

Oct13

Maharashtra wedding tradition rituals #1

Sakharpuda basically mean sugar and a packet of box. In this ceremony, the soon-to-be bridegroom's parents give a pack of sugar to the bride, while the bride's parents give a coconut and coin to the future bridegroom. This basically signifies a promise by both the parents to give their children in marriage to the other. In this ceremony both bride and bridegroom exchange rings with each other and engagement is done.

Maharashtrian Marriage

On this occasion, people make Maharashtrian style shira-bhat or kurma puri etc. This exchange shows the love and respect between both the families. The Maharashtrian bride is also gifted sarees and green bangles by her in-laws. The wedding card is printed only after Sakharpuda ceremony. There are many traditions followed in Maharashtrian marriage, which will be discussed in series of blogs later.