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Hindu Wedding Ceremonies are one of the most elaborate and extravagant affairs which follow the principles of Hindu traditions and customs. The Indian Wedding Traditions differ according to regions and states. The West Indian Wedding Traditions are also different. IndiaProfile.com offers online information on the West Indian Wedding Traditions.
The West Indian Wedding Traditions include the traditions of Mahrashtrian, Gujrati and Marwari Wedding Traditions.
The Mahrashtrian Weddings are also quite colorful and full with fun and revelry. The auspicious time is first decided and it is called the goraj mohurat. During the marriage ceremony the girl and boy cannot meet. Then after the religious chants of shlokas are over, the Antaarpat is removed and then the garlands are exchanged.
After the garlands are exchanged the couple takes 7 rounds around the Fire. This is one of the customs of West Indian Wedding Traditions which is a feature of the Indian Wedding Traditions. Then Laxmi Puja is done and finally the Kanya Daan or Jhal Phirawne is done which means giving away the girl's responsibility to the groom. At the night the reception party is arranged.
Gujrati Wedding Ceremony are also a part of the West Indian Wedding Traditions. The marriage starts by offering the prayers to the Lord Ganesha. It is followed by the song and dance ritual of Mehendi and Sangeet.
The Jaimala is one of the rituals in the Gujrati Wedding Ceremony where the bride and the groom exchange their garlands. The West Indian Wedding Traditions also have the Pheras and Saptapadi like the other wedding traditions. During the Madhuparka, the groom's feet are washed and he is served honey and milk. The groom is considered to be Lord Narayan and the bride as Laxmi. Finally the Bidai Ceremony takes place where the bride bids farewell and goes with the groom to start a new life.
The Marwari Wedding Ceremony also follows the West Indian Wedding Traditions. From a royal look and ambience to a royal wedding style, the Marwari weddings recreate the charm of Rajput era. In the marriage procession everyone rides a horse and carries a sword along with them to emphasize their Rajput traits and character.
The wedding ceremony is mainly attended by the females of the house. Quite similar to the other Indian weddings it follows the same customs like the Mahrashtrian and Gujrati weddings. Finally the bride is welcomed at the groom's house and this is called Grihapravesh.
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