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Marwari Agarwal Wedding Rituals & Customs

The Marwari Agrawals l community though orthodox and tradition bound are still full of life, drive and initiative. For them matrimony is an occasion for great extravagance, pomp and splendor..

Vast amounts are spent on decorations, food, jewelry, clothes and gifts. The matrimonial ceremonies are bright and joyous and the lavish wedding celebrations can carry on for several days.

Mudha-tikka:

Engagement ceremony On an auspicious day, decided by an astrologer, the groom's family call on the bride, taking with them, a platter filled with rice, jaggery, dry fruits, sweetmeats, a diamond ring and sometimes a garland for the 'tikka'

Godh Barai:

The groom's sisters bring lavish gifts for the bride
On an elaborately decorated tray, the groom's sisters carry gifts, jewellery, toys, clothes and sweets and place these on the bride's 'jholi' (lap)

Sangeet:

Musical get together by the ladies of the family The bride sits on a silver 'chowki' or low stool, in all her finery, wearing the jewellery gifted to her after the 'mudha-tikka' ceremony and is surrounded by all the ladies from both families.

Naandi:

Pre-wedding puja
Approximately ten days before the wedding ceremony, the family 'pujaris' (Brahmin priests), perform the Ganesha puja in the bride's and the groom's homes. .

Bhaat:

The bride's maternal uncle is invited to attend the wedding
In most Marwari Agrawal families, the 'mama' or bride's maternal uncle plays a crucial role in the marriage. The custom is, for the 'mama' to bestow lavish gifts on his niece at the time of her wedding and she would not then make any further claims on her father's wealth

Tel Baan:

A ritual bath The ladies of the families 'prepare' the bride and groom (in each respective home) for the forthcoming wedding

Mehndi:

The henna ceremony This ceremony is usually held one day before the wedding ceremony and takes place in the afternoon or early evening

Korath:

Baraat:

The groom leaves for the wedding venue in a ceremonial procession
The groom, in all his splendour and armed with a sword (a Rajput tradition), mounts an elaborately decorated mare and proceeds to the marriage venue

Pheras:

Seven steps around the sacred fire
After the varamala, the pujari (Brahmin priest) lights the 'homa' or sacred fire. Offerings are made into the sacred fire as a form of thanksgiving and purification. The bride's 'duppata' or veil is tied to the grooms waist band, and the couples goes around the fire seven times, repeating their marriage vows.

Kanyadaan:

Giving away the bride
A silver or gold coin is placed in the bride's palms, which are held together by her father, who then places them in the hands of the groom. Amidst prayers, the pujari pours water over their joined hands and blesses them

MUTI-BUND:

The groom closes his hand in a tight fist and the bride tries very hard to open it! Then the bride does the same and it is the groom's turn to unlock her fist.

Vidaai:

In all Hindu weddings, this is considered to be the most emotional ritual, when the bride leaves her parents' home and makes her way to her husband's. Family and friends, who also shower her with blessings and gifts,

Vadhu Pravesh:

Bride enters her husband's home
When the bride arrives at her new home, her mother-in-law, who welcomes her with the traditional 'aarti', helps her out of the car.

 

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