Category: Customs & Rituals

A wedding or commonly referred as “vivaha“, “kalyanam” as per Indian Customs, is considered to be the most pious ceremony in a person’s life. The ceremony which unites two souls forever, an opportunity for two people to grow as life partners with a lifelong social and spiritual responsibility. Basically, in India, weddings are of their own […]

Here, we discuss about simple yet endearing Maharashtrian wedding rituals. This is the Maharashtrian Wedding Series which will focus on pre-wedding rituals, during the wedding rituals and post-wedding rituals of the wedding that will give you the ultimate guide to decode Maharashtrian weddings. Firstly, let’s take a look at the pre-wedding rituals that begin once […]

What are the words and phrases we often use to describe the love stories around us? ‘They had the most romantic love story ever!’ ‘They have gone through the test of time and distance.’, ‘They met and it clicked’, etc. Well, for today’s story, we have something that is everything of that and still nothing […]

Love it or hate it, its Karwa Chauth – A Ritual of Love and you simply can’t break out it. An annual tradition, which for the longest time was once spoken of with extremely good reverence and located stoically. It’s days in the solar have gotten more and more overcast with the 1/3 wave of […]

In India, the most important factor basis which a girl is judged to be a suitable bride is her virginity. Her personality and intellect come after that. She might be a renowned journalist or a hardworking lawyer, but if she’s not a virgin, none of that will matter. It is believed that her virginity defines […]

It is quite common to come across terms or words in a wedding and not knowing their meaning. These terms are not only important if you are getting married but if you are just attending a wedding as a guest. This knowledge helps you understand what rituals are going on because unlike western weddings, guests […]

There are two ways to look at Indian Weddings. One as an outsider and one as an insider. If you’re an outsider, you’re probably just a guest who doesn’t know half the people invited to the wedding. If you’re an insider, you’re quite responsible for a few things happening over at the wedding. Either way, […]

The most anticipated day at some of the weddings ought to the cocktail and dance night. It is supposed to one of the most amazing, unforgettable night the couple has together as bachelor and bachelorette. Indian flavored drinks for cocktail party Celebrating this night by having some drinks with your friends and close ones make it […]

Speak of Indian Wedding customs and what immediately comes to our mind is the exaggerated display of pomp and grandeur; of mouth-watering delicacies and magnificent apparel, of royal venues and lovely guests. But Indian weddings have more to it. The rituals, customs and traditions in our weddings are absolutely unparalleled. As diverse as it gets, […]

When you think of the wedding, the first thing that comes into the mind is that it is the most important day of the bride’s life. But that is a half-truth. The wedding is the most important day of the groom’s life too. Therefore, you need to make sure that you make the groom feel […]

When Coco Chanel said, ‘Fashion changes, but style endures’, I’m sure she excluded Indian weddings as an exception. Or maybe he didn’t account for this exciting festivity, which appears to have evolved drastically, both in its style and fashion weddings changed.  So have our weddings changed? We’re not saying the basic ethos of Indian marriages has been […]

After the amazing pre-wedding rituals, it is finally time for the D-day. Gujarati weddings are mostly like all other weddings in the Hindu Community. But there are a few different traditions and rituals that make it a bit different from others. Gujarati weddings are fun to watch because of a variety of different rituals. So […]

Makeup is what enhances your look and makes you more pleasing to the audience and bridal makeup is what everyone looks up to and even that everyone wants to learn how to do bridal makeup. The eyes are said to be the most beautiful part of our body. Its eyes speak every emotion which we […]

There are a lot of venues where wedding ceremonies, receptions, and other wedding events are held. Venues are crucial for a wedding and hold a very high level of importance.  Nothing is more satisfying than knowing that have you have found the most beautiful, memorable spot for you and the love of your life to […]

There are many people who will just keep on reminding her parents that she is ‘Paraya Dhan’. Not only them but even when she is growing up, she is constantly advised to learn to behave as she has to move on to someone else’s house someday. The irony can be identified here only. Will she go […]

Marriage is a huge, exciting transition in everyone’s life, whether it’s an arranged marriage or you have been seeing each other for years, every relationship comes with a set of challenges. Along with cute romantic moments and a lot of “firsts” as a couple, there are few challenges every girl faces in the first year […]

All over the world, Indian Wedding Ceremonies are known to be extremely grand, tedious and also time-consuming. It is true, but we prefer it that way. The wedding ceremonies range from a day to seven, and sometimes even more. This is due to the number of ceremonies that families traditionally tend to prefer. Now, all […]

The diversity of Indian cultures is well-known even in the farthest of lands. And with the diverse range of cultures, the brides of India are adorned with an assortment of attires and jewels which are difficult to find anywhere else in the world. Though it’s almost impossible to include all the brides of India here, […]

The big differentiator between Indian weddings and the western counterparts is the complexity that’s involved in wrapping up one. It isn’t a walk in the park (or aisle) and exchanging rings in a silent place of worship but a collage of different customs and traditions that comes together in the form of ‘controlled chaos’ where […]

Bangles have been of the utmost importance for any woman since historic times. It is an integral part of her solaah shringaar. Every bride is required to put bangles on both of her hands after the marriage. It has become a ritual now. There are different types of bangle in different states of India. Every […]

Each culture has its own way of dressing and styling. Just as we can easily recognise a bengali or a sikh bride because of their signature looks,  Marathi brides too boast of a distinctive traditional splendor that makes them stand apart of the rest. One look at a bride, one can easily figure out whether […]

Wedding speeches in certain cultures are a crucial part of a wedding. They are often a lovely combination of emotions and fun. Other times, they are formal. The original meaning of it is a toast to the newlywed couple to signify the wishing of good health and good luck to their marriage. The main purpose, […]

Groom’s Appeal: Everything that a groom wants Groom! The most attractive person of the evening. He has a lot of reaponsibilities for the wedding day yet he manages to look so dashing and handsome. Just like the brides, grooms also want to be the centre of attraction. In our traditional wedding ceremony, the main focus […]

Weddings In India are an Affair and Celebration of a Lifetime 1. Weddings In India Meeting old Friends Weddings In India Some old college friend who got settled in the US or your childhood buddy, you will get to see all of them on your wedding day. 2. Fun on Social Media Weddings in India have a […]