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Sakhar Puda:
Considered the formal engagement ceremony, the ‘sakhar puda’ is an intimate gathering of the two families at which the groom’s mother applies haldi-kumkum on the bride’s forehead as blessing. She is then presented with a saree, jewellery, gifts and a packet of sugar or sweets. This signifies the bride’s acceptance into the groom’s family. The bride’s mother also follows the same rituals with the groom.Muhurat Karane:
After the date and time of the wedding is set, months before the D-day, five married women are invited by the bride’s mother to come over on an auspicious day. With an iron pestle, they grind turmeric to be used later, as well as pulses and spices, and roll papads. The rituals are followed by the shopping, after which they hold the ‘rukhvat’ ritual where the bridal trousseau, utensils, sweets and other things are artistically displayed for viewing.
Kelvan:
A few days prior to the wedding, both families perform a puja to their ‘kul devta’ or family deity that they worship, seeking blessings for the union. The prayer meet is generally followed by a meal.Halad Chadavane:
‘Halad chadavane’ is a function common to all Indian weddings. In Maharashtrian culture, this is performed the day before the wedding by the women who performed the ‘muhurat karane.’ Turmeric paste is applied by mango leaves on the groom’s shoulders, forehead, hands and feet. The paste is then sent to the bride’s home and is used to perform the same ritual for the bride.
Kanyadaan:
In a ritual common to all weddings in India, the father of the bride gives his daughter to her groom with blessings for their new life. The grooms accepts her and pledges to love and respect her for a lifetime.
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Saptapadi:
The couple then perform the ‘saptapadi’ which involves walking around the holy fire seven times while reciting their seven wedding vows aloud.
Varat:
After the wedding, the bride bids her family farewell as she leaves for her new husband’s home. As she says her emotional goodbyes, the groom carries the Parvati idol she had worshipped in the ‘Gaurihar Puja.’ A large procession accompanies the couple to the groom’s residence.Griha Pravesh:
The newlyweds are greeted by the groom’s mother at the entrance, where she performs aarti and then washes the couple’s feet with milk and water. The bride then knocks over a kalash (a traditional water bowl) filled with rice before entering the home with her right foot and typically accompanied by her husband.
Reception:
The celebrations conclude with a reception party, where the bride is formally introduced to all their relatives and friends. The bride dons a saree gifted by the groom’s family, while the groom wears an outfit gifted by the bride’s family.
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