Culture and Tradition
H1: Marathi Wedding Planning Guide: Pre-Wedding
Rituals and Traditions
H2:
Introduction
Are you ready to experience
the vibrant and joyous celebration of a Maharashtrian wedding? They are known
for their colourful and culturally rich traditions that have been passed down
for generations. With its roots deep in Maharashtra's history, the Marathi wedding
traditions continue to embody the essence of the region's culture and beliefs.
From the elaborate pre-wedding rituals to the auspicious wedding day ceremonies
and post-wedding traditions, every moment is steeped in significance and
meaning.
If you don’t know what happens
in a Marathi Wedding? Don’t worry! we'll take you on a journey through the
beautiful and fascinating world of Marathi Pre-wedding rituals, and provide you
with everything you need to know to plan your perfect wedding. Whether you're a
bride or groom-to-be, or simply interested in learning about Marathi wedding
rituals, this blog has everything you need to know!
H2: Significance of Pre-Wedding Rituals
What Pre-Wedding Rituals are
for? Why are they performed? The answer is pretty straightforward. They are performed to ensure the bride and
groom's well-being and happiness before their big day. Yes, it is a very
generic answer! But if you take a look at the different rituals like Haldi, and
Mehendi; the simple application of turmeric and Henna are known to have a
medicinal purpose; taking care of the well-being of the couple and most rituals
are around the Fire which itself has cleansing properties. And most of the
pre-wedding rituals also allow both the families of the bride and groom to know
each other. Ok, enough of the “Gyaan”! Here
are the pre-wedding rituals in a Marathi-style wedding:
H3: Sakharpuda
H4: Significance of the ritual?
The bride and groom exchange
rings as a symbol of their commitment to each other in this ceremony. It is an
important ritual that is performed to signify the official engagement of the
couple. The bride and groom's families exchange gifts and blessings. The bride
is given a saree or traditional outfit along with a Sakharpuda (A package with Sugar) post which the couple seeks
blessings from the elders.
H4: Evolution of Sakharpuda
In modern times, the Sakharpuda
ceremony has evolved to become more personalized and creative. Some couples
prefer to have a themed ceremony or a unique location for the event. Some
couples take this as an opportunity to propose to each other. Some couples
include some fun activities as well to engage and create a memorable and
enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
H4: Tips for planning
One tip to plan for the Sakharpuda
ceremony is to ensure that the venue, Couple Outfits, and decor match the theme
and tone of the event. Also, the Sakharpuda
designs have become a lot trendier and more creative these days which you
can explore on My Wedding palette.
H3: Haldi
H4: Significance of the ritual?
Haldi Ceremony is a
pre-wedding ritual in which turmeric paste is applied to the bride and groom's bodies.
The significance of this ceremony is to purify and cleanse the body and ward
off evil spirits. The important thing to remember is the leftover Haldi applied
to the bride is then used to apply to the groom.
H4: Evolution of the Haldi Ceremony
In modern times, the ceremony
has become more creative, with couples opting for unique themes, décor, and
even attire. Traditionally it used to happen at the bride and groom’s respective
homes individually but today they are often performed together with a lot more
pomp and show.
H4: Tips for planning
A tip to plan for this ceremony
is to have personalized Haldi paste made with organic and natural ingredients,
which not only adds to the significance of the ritual but it also becomes easy
to apply, adds colour to the event, and makes everyone more photography
friendly. Also, you can set a theme for the Haldi function to make it
more memorable and fun.
H3: Mehendi
H4: Significance of the ritual?
Mehendi Ceremony is a
pre-wedding ritual in which henna is applied to the bride's hands and feet. The
significance of this ceremony is to bring good luck and fortune to the couple's
married life.
H4: Evolution of Mehendi Function
In modern times, the ceremony
has become more a source of style statements for the couple, with couples
opting for intricate and unique designs, and themes and even incorporating
personalized messages in the henna design. Like the Haldi function, it used to
happen at individual homes but again you can plan it together to have a more
unified experience.
H4: Tips for planning
A tip to plan for this
ceremony is to incorporate a DIY Mehendi station for guests to try their hand
at applying henna, which not only adds to the significance of the ritual but
also serves as a fun activity for guests. Also adding a Dholak wala to this
event can fill the event with energy, fun, and music. Again like the Haldi
function, you can set a theme-based décor to make your event more
beautiful.
H3: Devdevak Ceremony
H4: Significance of the Ritual?
Devdevak is a pre-wedding
ritual performed to seek blessings from the gods, deities, and couple's
ancestors and seek their permission for the upcoming marriage. It starts with
Ganesh Puja to take his blessings before starting the auspicious occasion.
Further, it involves performing pujas and offering prayers to the ancestors.
H4: Evolution of Devdevak
In modern times, the ceremony
is still not changed in the way it is done as it involves an elaborate puja and
rituals. These types of ceremonies are the ceremonies that keep the Maharashtrian
weddings attached to their roots and their traditions.
H4: Tips for planning
A tip to plan for this
ceremony is to incorporate family heirlooms or artifacts to add to the
significance of the ritual and to showcase the family's heritage and
traditions.
H3: Shrimanti Pujan
H4: Significance of the ritual?
Shrimanti Pujan is a
pre-wedding ritual performed to welcome the bride, groom, and their families to
the wedding. It’s more of a Mel-Milaap ceremony where both family members get
to know the who’s who of the couple. It involves performing some pujas and offering
prayers to the ancestors and washing of bride and groom’s feet by the parents. The
bride and groom are given Outfits and gifts for the wedding by their parents.
H4: Evolution of the Shrimanti Pujan
In modern times, nothing has changed much.
This a simple ceremony to get this going and from a practical standpoint, it is
to make each side of the family less awkward and more involved in the wedding.
H4: Tips for planning
A tip to plan for this
ceremony is to avoid costly outfits for this ceremony as this is a short
ceremony and can be used to manage your budget effectively.
H3: Sangeet Ceremony
H4: Significance of the ritual?
The Sangeet ceremony is one
ceremony that was not a part of Marathi weddings traditionally. But with the
change in times, the ceremony is mostly included in every Indian wedding to
make the whole event fun and energized. It is a fun-filled event where everyone
participates in singing and dancing. It is also an opportunity for the families
to get to know each other and bond before the wedding.
H4: Evolution of the Sangeet Ceremony
The Sangeet ceremony has
evolved with time, and today it has become more elaborate and grand. It is no
longer just a simple event, but a full-fledged musical and dance extravaganza.
Many families hire professional musicians and choreographers to make the event
more exciting and entertaining. Additionally, some families have started
incorporating modern elements such as laser shows, photo booths, and DJs to
make the Sangeet ceremony more fun.
H4: Tips for planning
Choose a fun and engaging theme
for the Sangeet ceremony. It could be anything from Bollywood to Retro,
depending on your preference. Have a dress code for the event that
matches the theme, which adds to the overall fun and excitement. Set up a photo
booth with fun props where guests can take memorable photos.
H2: Conclusion
And there you have it, folks!
The vibrant and joyous celebration of a Maharashtrian wedding, complete with
all the pre-wedding rituals you need to know about. From the Sakharpuda to the
Shrimanti Pujan, these beautiful and culturally rich traditions have been
passed down for generations and continue to embody the essence of Maharashtra's
culture and beliefs.
But wait, this is not it! Kyunki Shaadi abhi baki hai mere dost!
Let’s dive right into the auspicious and heartwarming wedding day ceremonies
of a Maharashtrian wedding.
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