Indian Wedding

Indians have been always the nation that had one of the most important traditions and religions. This is why Indian weddings are so special, complex and full of rituals. Because India has more regions there can be different ways in the ceremonies all around the country.

Even though today arranged ceremonies are not done anymore, this kind of Indian weddings were traditional in the past. Var-iksha is the the indian term that the families that have an informal agreement use. If Var-iksha is the term for informal arrangements, the term used for formal arrangements is Tilak. This type of engagement ended up with a big party that was held at the groom's home. The bride's family and other relatives were invited. This is how an Indian wedding was happening in the appropriate past, today it might be a little modern, but Indian weddings will never forget their traditions.


Taken out of the Indian modern wedding, the Jaimala or Varmala was the right way to start the ceremony. It's when the groom and his friends and family got to the bride's residence and the process is called Barat. They used to come after midnight , this is how the tradition said. This visit is the public ceremony and the bride would wear elaborated Indian dresses and the groom a very impressive wedding attire and the exchanging of garlands  it's the next step. The guests congratulate the married couple and then the feast begins.

The Indian wedding religious ceremony will take place with the most intimate friends and relatives. All this ceremony is performed by a Hindu priest. The priest is the one who will offer chants and mantras to the gods for the good  and wealthy of the couple. After the priest says all these emotional things the most emotional part of the ceremony comes. The part of the Indian wedding when the Indian groom and bride have to say their vows. This part is called: Saat Phere or Phere. There are seven steps of the vows saying part that counts the most: First step: prayers for provisions and nourishment, the Second step: health and happiness, the Third step prosperity and wealth, the Forth step: trust, family connection and mutual love.The fifth step: the virtue and the balance of the Universe, the Sixth step: the vows about the longevity of their life and joy and the Seventh step: relation: sacrifice and love.


The final step of the Indian wedding is the part when the brides officially leaves her family and enters into the grooms family. Families say good bye and there might be exchange of gifts or physical affection. In this way Indian wedding are unique and special in the whole world. A lot of Indian families keep their traditions and still respect them being admired by all the countries in the world. Indian weddings even if the couple want to be more and funky, the wedding will still have the dust of tradition and customs floating above. If you ever have the chance to be at a Indian wedding, go there and enjoy the emotions.