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Rituals Of Arora Wedding: Traditional Yet Fun Filled!

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Arora wedding rituals are more or less similar to Punjabi wedding rituals. Arora community has so many pre-wedding and post-wedding rituals. Arora wedding is full of interesting and lively ceremonies. Durng the whole wedding ceremonies Arora bride and groom perform various rituals for their happy married life. Arora people are fun loving and their wedding is believed to be grand affair full of dance, fun and excitement. Their wedding is always considered as big wedding bash. Let’s take a look at some of the wedding rituals of Arora community.

Pre-wedding ceremony:

Roka ceremony: This ceremony is generally conducted in presence of both the families. All the relatives and family members are present in the ceremony. It is a kind of formal announcement of this new relationship. As a ritual both the families exchange different gifts, fruits, dry fruits, clothes and other things.

Sagan: This is very important ceremony. It is generally conducted at groom’s home or a venue selected by his family only. Bride’s father applies tilak on groom’s forehead as ritual of this ceremony. Bride’s father and other males of the family offer sweets, gifts and other things to would-be-son-in-law.

Chunni chadhai and ring ceremony: In this ritual, the groom’s family visit would-be bride’s family to perform the rituals. The mother of the groom offers a chunni or saree to would-be-bride. She also offers some jewelry, small make-up kit and as shagun boiled rice and milk is served to the bride. Ring ceremony is conducted after this, both bride and groom exchange rings.

Sangeet ceremony: Sangeet is generally started two or three days before the marriage and most importantly on the pre-wedding night. All the family member, relatives and friends tap their feet on the beats of dhol and some good dance Bollywood songs. Nowadays, both the families conduct combined sangeet ceremony to increase the fun and excitement of this entertaining ceremony.

Mehendi ceremony: The bride’s sister-in-law or brother-in-law brings mehendi for her. She applies the same mehendi on her hands and feet.

Chuda ceremony: This is very important ceremony and performed by the family members of bride. All the elderly people of the family keep fast till the chuda is not shown to the girl. This ceremony starts with a pooja.

Haldi ceremony: The bride’s family and groom’s family applies paste of haldi and mustard oil on their face, hands and feet. After this ceremony they take bath in holy water and wear their wedding dresses.

Sehrabandi: One elderly man or boy’s father ties the sehra on groom’s forehead. Then the boy leaves for the wedding venue for further ceremonies.

Milni: In this ceremony, bride’s father and groom’s father introduces each-other’s relatives and close family members. Bride’s family members offer shagun to relatives and family members of the groom.

Jaimala: After milni, bride and groom exchange heavily garlands and proceed for the fera and other rituals.

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North East India: Divine, Dazzling & Dreamful, Just Perfect For Your Honeymoon

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Are you still confused between a national or international destination for your honeymoon? If you are looking for some national honeymoon destination, which is at par with some international destination, then North East India is the perfect choice for you. It is a perfect honeymoon gateway for newly married couples. From the enchanting walks through the woods, to the high quality couple-spa therapies, candle-lit dinners made from freshest products and adventure activities. North East is the perfect place for honeymoon if you are planning budget honeymoon destination for more than a week. You could easily explore one and more than one destination in North-East, if you are planning to visit this place for honeymoon for a week or more.

 

Gangtok, Sikkim: Gangtok is emerging as one of the most preferred honeymoon destinations. Gangtok offers you everything at one place like beautiful scenic views, hills, shopping some really nice things from the main market, natural beauty and adventure as well. Sightseeing in the city should include meandering up to Tsuklakhang Royal Chapel and Monastery via Deer Park, etc. Here, you can easily shop the special and famous things of Sikkim from Old and Naya Bazaar. Sikkim carpets are really famous, apart from that you can also shop warm shirts, woolen wears, boots and fur articles from there. If you are in Gangtok, then you must visit the gorgeous Tshangu Lake, the most bewitching destination of Gangtok.

 

Darjeeling, West Bengal: Darjeeling is the first choices of all those couples who want to spend some romantic honeymoon time together in the lap of lush green beauty. The location was even the most preferred location of international tourists as well. Here, you can explore the Natural History Museum for wildlife and Everest Museum. But, you can’t miss visiting the beautiful Tea Estate and Happy Valley. Your Darjeeling trip will be incomplete if you will miss visiting these scenic beauties. View the most magical sunset from the Observatory Hill from where you can see the twin peak of the Kanchenjunga, plan a visit to the Tiger Hill for panoramic view of Mt. Everest and spend quality time in the arms of nature at the Senchal Lake.

 

Cherapunji, Meghalya: In the world Cherapunji is known as the wettest place on the earth. This small town is really a great place to frolic amidst lush greenery. If you love water sports and activities, then this place is just perfect for you. Don’t forget to carry your swim suit as you can splash in the Seven Sisters Fall. You can also visit the nearby Mawsmai caves. You can also explore the excursion to the local eco-park, or visit the Mawsynram, which gets the most rainfall on the earth. You can also relax your senses with massage as most of the hotels offers you couple massages at a very decent price. Indulge yourself in the candle-lit dinner under the stars.

 

Shilong, Meghalya: Shilong is the capital of Meghalya. It is really beautiful and iconic place. Here, you can indulge in various activities and sightseeing. You can take a boat ride on the Ward Lake, visit the botanical garden and Museum, walk around Lady Hydari Park with its Japanese garden. If you want to buy something as memory of the place, you can shop from the Bara Bazar. You can go to nearby Elephant Falls, just off the road to Cherrapunji and Umiam Lake. If you love monsoon, then this the best time to visit this place and see the heavenly rain.

 

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh: Tawang is another beautiful place in North East Indian which you can’t miss if you are on your honeymoon. It is filled with jagged hills and lush greenery. It is very popular among young couples who want to explore the impeccable scenic beauty. Lofty mountains, waterfalls that cascade into deep gorges, azure sky and sparkling lakes make Tawang more than just any travel honeymoon destination. If you are here at this divine place, then you can’t miss visiting to Zimithang, Gorsam Stupa, Khinme monastery, Tatsang gompa and Singshur nunnery, which gives you a different experience altogether. If you are looking for some peaceful place to spend some romantic time together, Sangeshar Lake is the perfect destination for you.

 

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Do You Think First Year Of Marriage Is Very Important? Some Points to Boost This Idea

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Marriage is one of the most beautiful, exciting, romantic and life turning phase. It is a new beginning for both bride and groom. You start a new phase of your life, sharing your home, your space, important and precious things which you even didn’t share with your sibling as well. It gives you a sense of responsibility also. When you tie the knot with someone, be it yours love marriage or arranged marriage, the first year of the marriage is very crucial and important for every couple. Together you learn a lot of things, make plans, implement them and chase your collective dream to live a happy married life. Here, we are sharing some points which will boost the idea that the first year of marriage is very important.

Knowing each-other better: It may be that you know each-other from a long time, spent a lot of time together, watched many movies, explored new places, had lavish food in restaurants, but, staying together is a different feeling. There are many things which you get to know only once you start staying together. You start knowing more about his/her personality at home, eating habits, liking’s, disliking’s, way you sleep and many other things which you never considered and taken so seriously before. You learn a lot new things about your partner and start knowing each-other well.

Share everything and anything: After marriage you do not just share your home, but you share many things with your partner like your room, bed, cabinets, your car, your favorite cookies, chocolates and much more. It gives you a sense of attachment and belongingness. All these things look really small, but they have their own importance in life.

You act and think like a unit: If you are a married couple and if you does not act and think like a unit then there is something wrong in your relationship. Being a couple you fight with each-other which is quite normal between couples. But, it is very important that you work, think and behaves like a unit when you face any difficult situation or challenge in life. You never leave your partner alone in the time of difficulty. Moreover, you two act as a team and try to find out solutions for all difficulties of life.

Knowing about what makes your partner happy & sad: The first year of happy married life is something like you try to spend maximum time together. It is kind of extended honeymoon. You learn to know more about each-other’s liking-disliking. You also learn what will make him/her happy and what will annoy him/her. You also develop a sense over which things you can argue and where you need to stop and quit.

Unfold the weaker side as well: When your partner before your marriage, you tend to know only the strong and good side of your partner. But, once you stay together you get to see the strong and weak side as well. Once you get married you don’t worry a lot about your weaker sides and you are fully convinced that your partner will not take your weaker points otherwise, rather he/she will support you and accept you the way you are.

You learn to filter your words: This is one thing which you gradually learn in this relationship. You start filtering your words and pay attention to what you speak. In any heated argument you tend to say such words which you actually don’t mean, in that case you invite unwanted tension and tussle.  To avoid such unwanted situations and arguments you start filtering your sentences and start picking the right words to express yourself in a subtle manner.

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Know More About Pre-Wedding Rituals Of Gupta Community

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Wedding Rituals Of Gupta Community

Wedding is considered as one of the most auspicious occasion. Gupta community’s wedding rituals are more or less similar to baniya community. The parents start looking for a matrimonial match when their son or daughter enters into a marriageable age. However, there are still many people who search for matrimonial alliances through friends and relatives. But there are people who create profiles of their son or daughter in different Gupta matrimony sites. You can easily find Gupta bride and groom there by creating the profile. The wedding ceremonies of Gupta community last for 5-7 days. Let’s take a look at the pre-wedding rituals of Gupta community.

Tilak ceremony: One of the wedding rituals in Gupta marriage is Tilak ceremony. You can also say that this is the beginning of other wedding rituals. Gupta weddings are full of traditions and rituals. This ceremony is attended by males of both the families. The father of the bride along with other males of the family visits the house of the groom. There he applies Tilak on his forehead and offers him gifts, some shagun (money), sweets, clothes and fruits as ritual. After this, the family of the groom also sends some gifts for the bride.

Godh Bharai: This ritual is conducted at girl’s home. The women of the groom’s family performed the ceremony. The ladies of groom’s family offer gifts, clothes, sweets, toy and fruits in the lap of bride. They put tilak on her forehead.

Ring Ceremony: It is also known as engagement ceremony, which marks the beginning of the wedding ceremonies. All the family members of both the families attend this ceremony. The would-be-bride and groom exchange the rings. It is a kind of formal announcement of their new beginning and on the same day they announce the wedding date as well.

Sangeet & Mehendi ceremony: The sangeet ceremony took place just a day before the wedding. All family members, friends and relatives participate in this ceremony. It is conducted in both the families respectively. The ladies of the family sing traditional songs and dance on folk songs. As the trend is changing, nowadays, the males of the family also participate in this ceremony.  Now people also perform and dance on various Bollywood songs. Some families also arrange DJ as well for sangeet ceremony.

On that day, Mehendi ceremony is also conduced. This ceremony is also held in both the families. All the females of the family smear mehendi on their hands. The bride and groom also smear mehendi. The bridal mehendi has its own importance and relevance. It not only enhances the overall beauty of the bride, but it has many believes as well. Some people believe that the darker the color of the Mehndi, the more bride’s husband will love her.

Haldi Ceremony: This ceremony is the one in which a paste of haldi is applied on the bride and the groom’s face, hands, shoulders, feet and forehead. It is also conducted in both the families. Haldi ceremony is conducted on the wedding day. In this ceremony, the married females of the family apply haldi on the face, hands, shoulders and feet of the bride and groom. After this ceremony, all the other ceremonies of the wedding day begin.

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Know Different Ways Of Celebrating Makar Snakranti In India

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Makar Sankranti - Harvest festival India

Makar Sankranti is the festival of harvest and celebrated across the country in different ways. The cultural significance of the festival varies from state-to-state in India. If you move from one state to another state you will notice a significant change in the ways of Makar Sankranti festival celebration. This is basically celebrated to welcome the new season of harvest.

This special festival has its own significance and stands apart from the other Indian Hindu festivals because date of the Makar Sankranti is fixed. Makar means Capricon and Sankranti is transitions. This is the first Indian festival that falls in the first month of the year. This important festival is celebrated in numerous ways across the county.

Himachal Pradesh: In Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh it is known as Magha Saaji. On this day, people wake up early in the morning and take ceremonial bath. They cook kichadi on that day and enjoy this special food with their family, friends, relatives and neighbors.

Delhi & Haryana: In Delhi, Haryana and other neighboring states Sakraat or Sankranti to be a main festival of the year. People cook different special things like Churma of ghee, halwa and kheer are cooked. In these states, the married women give gifts and clothes to her in-laws and this ritual is popular as manana.

Punjab: In Punjab, the festival is known as Maghi. On this auspicious day, bathing in a river in the early morning on Maghi is very important. Hindus light up the lamps with sesame oil as this is supposed to give prosperity and take away all sins. Even a major mela is also held at Sri Muktsar Sahib. As a tradition people cook kheer and chichadi on this day.

Rajasthan & West Madhya Pradesh: It is one of the major festivals in Rajasthan. People cook special delicacies to celebrate this festival. They cook pheeni, til-paati, gajak, kheer, ghevar, pakodi, puwa and til-laddoo.  As a special ritual of the state the married woman offer special food, make-up items and other household things to 13 married women. People invite friends and relatives to their home for special meal festival. Kite flying is another festival which is observed as a part of this festival. People in Jaipur and other regions fly kites to celebrate the festival.

Tamil Nadu: It is four days long festival in Tamil Nadu. It is celebrated as Pongal from the last day of the Tamil month Maargazhi to the third day of the Tamil month Thai.

Assam: The Sankranti is known as Magh Bihu or Bhogal Bihu in Assam. In Assam, the feasting lasts for a week. The festival is marked by feasts and bonfires. The celebrations also feature traditional Assamese games such as Tekeli Bhonga (pot-breaking) and buffalo fighting. During this festival the people of Assam make cakes of rice with various names such as Shunga Pitha, Til Pitha, etc. and some other sweets with coconut.

Maharashtra: In Maharashtra on Makar Sankranti, people offer multicolor halwa and til-gur laadoo to relatives, friends and family members. In Maharashtra, the Makar Sankranti is celebrated normally for three days.

Gujarat: This festival is celebrated at Uttarayan in this state with full fervor as people fly kites to celebrate the festival. They keenly wait for this festival. They cook undhiyu and chikkis on this festival.

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