What is a Gujarati wedding ceremony?
Gor Dhana: This Gujarati wedding ritual is equivalent to an engagement ceremony. It is one of the first ceremonies between the two families and the to-be-wedded bride and groom. In this brief ritual, the two families bond and get acquainted with each other and eat Gor (Jaggery) and Dhana (coriander seeds); hence the name Gor Dhana.
What is Varghodo in Gujarati Wedding?
A Varghodo in a Gujarati wedding involves a series of rituals right before the groom proceeds to the wedding venue. The family priest hands a bowl of coins wrapped in a cloth to the groom’s sister which she moves around the groom’s head a couple of times.
What is mehendi ceremony in Gujarati?
Mehendi ceremony takes place a day or two prior to the wedding, at the bride’s house. Wearing mehendi is an integral part of the Gujarati wedding. Beautiful and intricate designs are drawn with henna leaf paste on the palms and sometimes, even feet of the bride.
What does the Gujarati groom wear?
The Gujarati groom typically wears the traditional dhoti-kurta for his wedding and a formal suite for the reception. While you can also notice modern grooms wearing sherwanis and other Indo-western style kurtas. You will almost always find the groom wearing a matching, embellished turban on his head.
What is Mameru in Gujarati Wedding?
Mameru or Mosaalu – Gifts of Love This ritual, unique to a Gujarati wedding, takes place at the house of the bride, usually a day or two before the wedding. The mama or maternal uncle of the bride visits her with gifts of various kinds like sweets, saree, bangle, jewellery etc.
What is gold Dhana in Gujarati Wedding?
In a Gujarati wedding, Gold Dhana basically represents a Sagai ceremony or Engagement. The bride and her family arrive at the groom’s family with sweets and gifts. The couple then exchanges engagement rings and seeks blessings from five married women from each family.