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Tradition, Traditions And Traditions Of Indian Hindu Weddings

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An Indian Hindu wedding is strictly observed according to the ancient cultural norms laid down in the Vedas in the Indian society a wedding is not just the coming together of two people rather two souls. In fact, a wedding also brings two families closer, which thereafter share a bond of respect and affection. As a result there are a number of traditions and customs associated with the Indian Hindu wedding ceremony.
TRADITIONS
I will now elaborate more on the different Indian traditions related to an Indian Hindu wedding.
Kanyadaan – is a ritual, which apart from being vital to the ceremony, tugs at the emotional cord of the prides of the parents.
Mangalsuta – it is basically a black and gold beaded necklace with a gold/diamond pendent. It carries immense importance in Hindu weddings as well as in the lives of Hindu married women.
Wedding Barat – one of the most fun filled traditions in the entire wedding ceremony. Basically the procession, which proceeds from the house of the groom, towards the wedding venue. The procession is attended by all the relatives and friends from the grooms sides
ARRANGED MARRIAGE
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In traditional wedding ceremony the groom and bride families get in a singing battle about who the bride belongs to, the groom’s family often sing “Umakhoti ngowethu” meaning that the bride belongs to them and she will cook and clean for them and that she is welcomed. The cows that were got from lobola negotiation are often used here. The bride is introduced to the groom’s ancestors by walking around the groom’s family house with her white wedding dress, then the bride changes into her traditional wedding attire. The exchange of gifts occurs; the bride gives the groom’s family gifts according to a list that was written by the groom’s family. Traditionally the bride’s family should not attend this ceremony but now they are allowed to

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