Monday, July 10, 2023

Hindu Wedding - Guyanese

 A Hindu wedding long ago amounted to a performance filled with culture, religion and deep family values. 

How would you assess a Hindu wedding performed in these times?

Hindu weddings are our passion. They are vibrant, colorful and exciting!

Non Alcohol, vegetarian food (7 Curry)

Chey-Kai – The Engagement Ceremony

Everyone Performs at the Sangeet

The Bride's Hands and Feet Are Adorned With Henna

Mehendi – The Dulahin's Seductive Body Art

Hardi Night – The Couple Prepares

Maticoor – Ladies' Night

The Bride Wears a Red Dress

The Groom's Arrival Is a Celebration in Itself

Baraat Milan/Agwani – A Father's Welcome

Parchay – A Mother's Welcome

Tilak/Dwar Puja – A Brother's Welcome

The Father of the Bride Gives Her Away - A Parents' Farewell (Kanya Daan)

Couple Weds Under a Mandap

A Fire Burns in the Center of the Mandap

Hindu Wedding Rituals Begin With a Prayer to Ganesha

Bride and Groom perform a Hawan

Lawa Hawan – The Dulahin as Head and Leader

Lawa Bhawar – Around the Sacred Fire

Asmarorhana – Stepping on the Stone

Exchanging of Marriage Vows – The Requests of the Dulahin

Exchanging of Marriage Vows – The Requests of the Dulaha

The Couple Exchanges Floral Garlands During the Jai Mala

Saptapadi – The Seven Steps

The Bride Is Adorned With a Necklace Called the Mangala Sutra

The Bride and Groom's Garments Are Tied Together

The Newlyweds Shower Each Other With Rice

Sindoor Daan – Is Applied to the Bride's Hair, The Symbol of a Married Woman 

Aashirvaad/Viserjan and Kitchree – The Dulaha's Meal

The Couple's Sendoff Is an Emotional Vidaai Ceremony

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