What are the rituals of Bengali marriage?
Wedding rituals: Bor Boron, Potto Bastra, Saat Paak, Mala Badal, Subho Drishti, Sampradan, Yagna, Saat Pak (couple), Anjali, Sindur Daan and Ghomta. Post-wedding rituals: Bashar Ghar, Bashi Biye, Bidaye, Bou Boron, Kaal Ratri, Bou Bhaat, Phool Sajja, Dwiragaman.
What do Bengali brides wear?
Most bengali brides prefer to wear a red Banarasi saree embellished with gold details or embroidery to match the gold jewellery. The traditional Bengali bridal look comprises of a beautiful red Banarasi saree, alta on the hands and feet, mathapatti, necklaces, mukut and red and white bangles with gold.
What is Nandimukh in Bengali wedding?
The wedding Pandit performs a Puja dedicated to the seven ancestral generations of the bride asking for their blessings, along with Lord Narayan. That’s precisely a Nandi Mukh in Bengali wedding. This same Puja is performed at the groom’s house, followed by a few steps.
Why do Bengali brides wear Loha?
As they can t afford costly jewellery they use to wear these kind of white and red bangles. It is also believed that these bangles and loha has that power to handle negative and positive vibes together. Logic behind it: Actually, these two white and red bangle flows a beautiful radiance to the hands of the bride.
Why do Bengali brides wear Mukut?
Why do Bengali brides wear Mukut? The Topor or Mukut is a quintessential element of the Bengali bridal trousseau. This crown that Bengali brides don for their wedding ceremony is considered to be a good-luck charm. It symbolises good luck, prosperity and balance in the bride’s future matrimonial life.
What color do Bengali brides wear?
The Bengali brides wear red, maroon, pink color saree on their wedding day. The banarasi silk in widely used and is common and most popular. The traditional saree is generally in white with red or maroon or pink border. The bengali bride might prefer a completely bright red silk saree with gold zari or buta work on it.
What is Nandi Shraddha?
Naandimukh Shradh is a special type of shradh which is done mostly at early hour of the day. Its also called as Vriddhi Shradh. Vriddhi Shardh or Nandimukh Shradh is important part of any major Puja or auspicious event that is planned. A set of special puja and rites for the ancestors are done in this day.
What does Bengali bride hold in hand?
A traditional Bengali bride and groom are a gorgeous sight to behold! The groom is given the Jaanti, a traditional betel nut cracker to hold, while the bride is given the gach kouto (a red, tall container) to keep in her hand all the while as they take their marriage vows.
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