What should we do in Gol Dhana ceremony?
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.
What is Gor Dhana ceremony?
Gor Dhana This is the first ceremony to be performed in a Gujarati family. During this ceremony, the families of the bride and groom get together and introduce each other while having gor (jaggery) and dhana (coriander seeds). Exchange of gifts such as dry fruits and sweets may also take place.
What are the rituals of Gujarati wedding?
A day before the wedding, the groom’s maternal uncles, Mama and Mosa, visit the bride’s house carrying presents for her, ahead of her wedding day. Traditionally, these gifts include her bridal outfit – a Paanetar saree, bridal jewellery sets and bridal chura, along with sweets and dry fruits.
What is a Chandlo ceremony?
Chandlo Maatli is considered the first ceremony of the wedding where the formal announcement is made. During this ceremony, the father of the bride along with four male relatives visit the groom’s place with a steel container or maatli full of sweets and gifts for the groom and his family.
What is Mandvo ceremony?
The mandvo is a religious ceremony which is done from both sides separately, as the almost ‘prep’ for the wedding ceremony itself. Traditionally my side of the family are able to do this at home with very small numbers & family – for girls getting married, the mandvo can be done on the morning of the wedding.
What does Mameru mean?
Mameru means maternal uncles. This is the ceremony where the bride receives gifts from her maternal uncles which consist of traditional clothes, jewellery and other gifts items including the traditional sarees and choodo (ivory bangle).
How long is a Gujarati wedding ceremony?
two and a half hours
The ceremony itself can take up to two and a half hours as it consists of many prayers and rituals. You can learn more about what occurs during the actual ceremony here! Since the ceremony is quite long, drinks and sweets will often be served to guests.
What do Gujarati brides wear?
On the day of the Gujarati wedding the bride wears a traditional red and white saree called Panetar. Panetar sarees have a bright texture and are typically made up of gajji silk. They may either be plane or embellished with zari threadwork.