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Indian weddings are very
bright events, filled
with ritual and
celebration, that
continue for several
days. They are not small
affairs, often with
400-1000 people
attending (many of whom
are unknown to the bride
and groom). Though most
marriages are arranged,
some couples in urban
areas have love
marriages. The true
indian wedding is about
two families getting
wedded socially with
much less emphasis on
the individuals
involved. Wedding
traditions vary across
religion, caste,
ethnicity, language,
region, etc. This
article will touch on
various traditional
indian wedding rites and
rituals. Traditional
Indian weddings are
generally structured
into pre-wedding
ceremonies, wedding day
ceremonies (consisting
of the Baraat, the
Varmala and the Phere),
and the Vidaai. An
example of the
complexity of an Indian
wedding can be seen from
the various phases of a
wedding in the North. |
