Wedding Reception

The marriage commences with the groom’s party proceeding to main entrances. he barat party ( marriage procession ) is led by local band and musicians. On arrival the bridge father and family members, relatives and friends will receive the groom and barat party.

The groom touches the totan (an auspicious decoration) on the door made by wood and flowers with his swords. This signifies his conquest, symbolizing power and capability to protect. Therefore kalsh pooja ( an auspicious pitcher )is done after the bride family greets the grooms family with Arti , Tikka , Garlands and escorts them in the venue, while shipping the drink the Milani & family greetings is done wherein bridge‘s and groom’s relatives warmly greet and hug each other, there after pundit ( priest) announces the commencement of the marriage ceremony and the bridge And grooms sit at the mandup. The bridge family member are invited to witness the ceremony which comprises Indian customs like Pooja ( prayers) and chanting of mantras ( religious hymns ) and follows by the final pheras (seven rounds which are done around the vedi holy fire ) all these ritual are basically vows of being together unto death.

The real fun starts during the pheras. When the groom’s shoes are bone of contention between his relatives and the bride’s. While the latter are on the look out for shoes so they can hide them and pinch some money out of the groom, his relatives try to protect them, and this is basically to create a friendly ambiance for all. A very interesting customs is shifting of 7 metal plates with sword by the groom. The bride then tries to put them one on top of the other without making noise. It is said more noise more fight in the life. This is once a life time event.