Indian Wedding Ceremony

Distinctive Traditions
in Indian Weddings
. Costume
and
Decoration
Bride
costumes
• Lehenga
• Saree
Lehenga
Consists of an elaborate
and heavy skirt, a cropped
or long blouse called the
choli, and a dupatta that is
draped over the head or
shoulders.
Saree
An unstitched garment
generally five to nine
yards in length that
drapes around the body
and tucks into an
underskirt.
Red is the traditional color
Bride is adorned with:
• 24-karat gold and crystal
jewelry
• henna on the feet and hands
Jewellery signifies a married
woman, luck, fertility,
and safety.
Anklets
Bangles & Rings

Henna symbolizes beauty,
joy and spiritual awakening
Nose ring
Maang Tikka & Earrings

Necklace
Waistband
Groom costumes
• Sherwani
• Bandhgala
suit
Sherwani
A long, elegant coat-like
attire that is worn with
loose-fitting pants called
“churidar” paired with
traditional Indian footwear
called “mojari.”
Bandhgala
suit
A formal suit with a closed
collar jacket that falls just
below the waist and is
worn with slim trousers.
Though grooms have fewer
options for accessories as
compared to brides, they work
wonders with them.
Kundan Mala
Sherwani Mala
Shoes
Safa
Decoration
• Mandaps
• Rangoli Designs
Mandaps
A mandap is an elevated
platform that’s covered in
lively decorations that
highlight the sacred nature of
the ceremony. Mandaps can be
decorated with anything:
flowers, vines, silk drapes,
gold, gems,...
Rangoli designs
Rangoli designs are colorful patterns drawn on the floor
using rice grains, flower petals, beans or sand.
Rangoli designs represent good luck, prosperity and family.
2.
Wedding
party
operation
How many days are there for
an Indian wedding?
3 days
Multiple days
Significance of
of events
Rituals
Bringing Families Together

The mehndi party
A mehndi
ceremony is
traditionally
reserved for the
bride-to-be and
her closest friends
and family
members.
The mehndi party
The main purpose

of this event is the
application of bridal
mehndi, or henna
design, to her
hands and feet.
The Tilak ceremony
The tilak
ceremony is
only for the
groom-to-be
and family
members or
close friends.
The Tilak ceremony
Symbolize the
bride’s family
acceptance of
the groom into
their family.
The Haldi ceremony
Tumeric paste mixed with

water is applied to the couple
body by family members.
The Haldi
ceremony
Turmeric’s application
keeps the couple away
from all ‘evil eyes.’ It
alleviates their
nervousness before the
wedding.
3. Unity
Ceremonies
Jaimala Ceremony
Exchanging
garlands
T he garland
is c alled
“ja i mala”
Jai mala garlands
A way of
saying yes
A token of
acceptance
and respect
Kanyadaan Ceremony
Giving the
bride’s hand to
the groom
Marks t he
be gin nin g o f t h e
bride ’s ne w lif e as
a marrie d wo ma n
Giving the bride’s hand to the groom
Symbolize the
unity and
strength of
their new bond
4.
Saptapadi
(Seven
Steps)
The couple takes seven full
circles, walking clockwise around
the agni, representing the seven
principles and promises they
make to each other
They are tied together with the
dupattas, or chunis, which is
used to keep the couple united
as they make their rounds.
While the couple is making their
rounds, the priest dictates mantras
pertaining to each specific phere.
The Groom takes the pinky finger (or
Then they switch places for the last
hand) of his Bride and leads her for the
three rounds
first four pheras
1. We will fulfill our duties and responsibilities to each other and
to our community, and look after each other’s (and our
children’s) health.
2. We will improve on ourselves spiritually and mentally
3. We will get richer and be more comfortable in legal and moral
ways
4. We will become wiser, happier and more united by loving each
other and having mutual trust and respect for each other.
5. Our family will be blessed with strong, moral and heroic
children
6. We will be blessed with long life
7. We will forever remain true to our vows and stay faithful to
one another
family members spread rose petals and rice,
celebrating a pivotal part of the ceremony
After
It the Bride
is said and
that Groom
the couplehave
hasmade
tied
the seven rounds,
themselves they seek
together forblessing
seven
from Lord Vishnu-the
lifetimes to come oncepreserver andof
this part
Lakhsmi-the goddess
the ceremony of wealth.
is finished.
5. Ending -
The Vidai
Ceremony
An emotional farewell ritual that
marks the end of the wedding
festivities
Throws a handful of rice over her shoulder
What is the meaning of the
activity mentioned ?
Repaying her
parents
The bride’s gratitude,
repaying her parents
for having brought
her up
To seek good
fortune in her new
home
Thank you
very
much

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Distinctive Traditions

Bangles & Rings

Maang Tikka & Earrings

Bringing Families Together

The main purpose

Tumeric paste mixed with

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