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    Maharashtrian weddings involve many rituals throughout the wedding procession. Some key pre-wedding rituals include the Sakhar Puda engagement ceremony where the bride is gifted sweets and a sari, and the Halad Chadavane where turmeric paste is applied to the bride and groom. During the wedding, rituals include Ganapati puja for blessings, the Antarpat ritual where a veil separates the bride and groom, and the Sankalp where they exchange garlands and vows. Post-wedding rituals include the Varat where the bride bids farewell, and the Grihapravesh where the mother-in-law welcomes the bride into her new home.

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    Maharashtrian weddings involve many rituals throughout the wedding procession. Some key pre-wedding rituals include the Sakhar Puda engagement ceremony where the bride is gifted sweets and a sari, and the Halad Chadavane where turmeric paste is applied to the bride and groom. During the wedding, rituals include Ganapati puja for blessings, the Antarpat ritual where a veil separates the bride and groom, and the Sankalp where they exchange garlands and vows. Post-wedding rituals include the Varat where the bride bids farewell, and the Grihapravesh where the mother-in-law welcomes the bride into her new home.

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    Sacred Rituals of a Maharashtrian Wedding - Yahoo!

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    YAHOO! LIFESTYLE

    Sacred Rituals of a Maharashtrian Wedding


    Out of all the different regional weddings in India, Maharashtrian weddings are filled with rituals that
    are quite simple yet vibrant. Most of the wedding ceremonies are conducted during the day. The
    process begins by matching the bride and the groom’s horoscopes. If their horoscopes match
    perfectly, then an auspicious date is fixed for the wedding and other ceremonies. Though the specific
    rituals may vary according to the customs and beliefs of the people, here are some of the important
    rituals of a traditional Maharashtrian wedding.

    Bollywoodshaadis.com – Fri 3 May, 2013 8:54 AM IST

    Pre-Wedding Traditions and Rituals

    The Sakhar Puda ritual: This is the first ritual of the wedding, also known as the engagement ceremony. The bride-to-be
    is gifted a sari and a packet of sugar or sweets, by the groom’s family. After this the couple exchange rings.

    The Kelvan ritual: A prayer is performed at both, the bride and the groom’s, houses. In this, both the families offer their
    prayers to their kuldevta (family deity). The prayer ceremony is followed by a family lunch.

    The Halad Chadavane: This ceremony is conducted in most of the regional weddings in India. Turmeric paste is applied
    on to the face, hands and feet of both the bride and the groom. This ceremony takes place a day before the wedding.

    The Seemaan Puja: Seemaan puja is conducted when the groom reaches the wedding venue with a wedding procession.
    The bride’s parents wash his feet and shower him with gifts and blessings.

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    Wedding Traditions and Rituals

    The wedding day ceremonies begin with Ganapati puja, to seek blessings of Lord Ganesha before any other rituals take
    place. The bride’s maternal uncles escort her to the lagna mandap, where the mangalashtakas (Sanskrit and Marathi holy
    verses) are being recited. The bride and the groom have to wear the mundavalya on their heads, which is basically a string
    of flowers or pearls.

    The Antarpat ritual: As the marriage rituals begin, the bride and the groom are not supposed to see each other. So, a silk
    shawl separation is placed between the two.

    The Sankalp ritual: After the holy verses are recited, the couple sees each other for the first time. Guests shower
    akshata (unbroken rice grains) on the couple. Then the couple exchange garlands.

    Sacred Rituals of a Maharashtrian Wedding - Yahoo! Lifestyle India 6/12/2013


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    The Kanyadan ritual: In kanyadan ceremony bride’s father gives his daughter’s hand in the hands of the groom. After
    this, the groom ties a mangalsutra around the girl’s neck and applies sindoor (vermillion) in the centre of her hair parting.
    The bride then applies a sandalwood tikka on the groom’s forehead.

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    The Satapadhi ritual: Here, the couple takes seven rounds around the sacred fire, reiterating seven holy vows of
    matrimony. The girl also has to touch seven small heaps of rice with her right foot.

    The Karmasampati ritual: The bride’s father, along with the newly married couple, prays to the lord for his blessings.
    To add a dash of humour to the ceremony, sometimes bride’s father or brother playfully twist groom’s ear, reminding him
    of his responsibility towards the bride. All this is followed by a grand lunch to mark the completion of wedding ceremonies.

    Post-Wedding Traditions and Rituals

    The Varat ritual: After the wedding ceremonies are complete, the bride bids a tearful farewell to her family members.

    Recommended Read: Expert Advice on Matching your Horoscopes by Kundli Milan

    The Grihapravesh: As bride enters the groom’s house for the first time, her mother-in-law welcomes her by doing an
    aarti. She also washes the couple’s feet with water and milk. The bride gently kicks a kalash of rice placed at the door of the
    house and the couple enters the house by placing their right foot first.

    After the bride enters her new house, a wedding reception is often held by the groom’s side, as a mark of welcoming the
    new family member.

    Sacred Rituals of a Maharashtrian Wedding - Yahoo! Lifestyle India 6/12/2013

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