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Maharashtrian (Marathi)
Wedding Rites and
Rituals, Engagement,
Mangalsutrabandhan,
Muhurt Karane, Vivah Hom,
Gadagner / Kelvan, Lajja
Hom, Halad Chadavane,
Saptapadi, Simant Pujan,
Manpan, Sankalp, Lunch,
Ganapatipujan,
Reception, Punyahvachan,
Varat, Devdevak,
Grihpravesh, Gaurihar
Puja, Suhagrat, Lagna
Muhurt, Halad Utaravane,
Kanyadan, Tikhati
Mejwani, Akshataropan.
Maharashtrian weddings
are a simple affair and
the emphasis is more on
Sanskar. Of course there
are lighter moments too,
like the bride's brother
twisting the groom's
ear; the couple feeding
each other sweets; and
taking each other's
names in verses etc.
With changing times, an
element of contemporary
style has been infused
into the traditional
attire, jewellery, food
preparations etc. And
some rituals are given a
go-by mainly due to lack
of time and space. The
couple are initiated
into Grihasthashram- a
vow taken by both to
unite and be together
all their life while
pursuing dharma, artha,
kama, moksha. The bride
asks the groom to
promise her that he will
never violate her limits
- maryada - the groom
asks her to always
remain steadfast. They
lovingly agree to
devotion and have
progeny. |
