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Punjabi Marriage Traditions
Babylon Productions Wedding Centre, Serving Punjabi Wedding Traditions
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 Punjabis of India are known for
their hospitality all over the world. These people are generally warm in their
nature. Punjabi culture is known for its richness. Like the customs and
traditions all over the world, the Punjabi culture is bestowed with lot of
rituals and practices. It presents most colorful aspect of Indian culture.
Sweet tongue of Punjabis often put them on top of the world. The parents often fix marriages in Punjab. The
traditional practices have been amended to cope up with the changing times.
Love marriages are now days more accepted. Punjabis are generally broad-minded
people who have been accepting the marriage between the inter caste people. The marriage means lots of excitement and
thrill for the Punjabi people. Often lots of ceremonies are performed once boy
and girl agree to marry each other. First ceremony that takes place is the ‘roka’.
The boy and girl are given sweets and some money. This is particularly done to
prevent the boy and girl families for further searching the prospective
partners. After this, engagement ceremony takes place.
The bride is provided outfit by the groom’s family. The traditional colors can be
pink or red which are considered auspicious for the moment. Rings are exchanged
between the boy and the girl. Punjabi marriage consists of numerous
ceremonies. ‘Chuda ceremony’ is often associated with presenting of ivory
bangles in cream and red colors to the bride by her maternal uncle. Eldest
uncle and aunt keep fast till the whole ceremony is performed. Blessings are
given and flowers are showered on the girl. Sweets are distributed. ‘Kaliras’, ornaments in gold and silver color
are tied around the girl’s hands. After this, the female friends apply paste
made of turmeric, oil and sandal on the body of the bride. This is done to
enhance the beauty of bride.
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After this, oil is put in the hairs of bride. After
this ‘garholi’ is performed. The water from some religious place is fetched and
bride is bathed with it. ‘Varnas’ are done to ward off the evil spirits. In the evening, bride is decorated with jewels
and flowers. She is dressed in her bridal attires with the make up. ‘Solheehn
Singar’ is done by her to look appealing on that particular evening. On the other side, in the groom’s house, ‘Sehara
bandi’ is performed by the elders. Sister-in-laws of the groom put kajal in the
groom’s eyes. Sisters feed the mare with gram pulse. After this, groom rides on
the mare. The whole procession takes place towards the bride’s house where they
are welcomed by sprinkling the rose water. The dance and music becomes the part
of the whole celebration. ‘Milni’ is performed between both the parties.
Garlands and gifts are given to the groom’s family. Then groom is taken to the
stage. The bride joins him. Both of them are taken to the site where the priest
recites Veda mantras and they take rounds around the holy fire while tied to
each other. Vows are taken by both of them and then bride’s father gives her
hand in the groom’s hand. Both of them take the blessing of their elders to
start a new life. After this, ‘doli’ takes place. It is departure
of bride for the groom’s house. When they reach the groom’s house, his mother
take a vessel containing water and try to drink it after rounded it from their
heads but the groom will stop him. After a few rounds, she drinks the water. Newly weds are welcomed in the house and they played number of traditional
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For your traditional Punjabi wedding ceremony, hire Babylon for all your important wedding needs! Babylon has been servicing weddings in the G T A, and around the world, for over 25 years! We can provide many services, including:
Wedding Photography
- Our skilled photographers will photograph all of the special moments from your wedding day! They will make sure your precious memories last forever, on beautiful prints of any size you wish! You will be proud to share these quality wedding photos with your loved ones.
Wedding Videography
- Our expert videographers will capture your entire day, onto film, then edit it to your liking onto a quality DVD production. At Babylon, our videographers consider your wedding video not just a video, but a movie production that will contain special memories meant to be passed down to future generations. Our expert staff can even add a soundtrack of traditional Luhya wedding music, or any romantic ballads you like, making your wedding DVD production even more enjoyable for you and your loved ones!
Limousine Service
- We have a large, luxurious selection of limousines available for your wedding transportation needs! Arrive in style in a brand new stretch limousine, or choose from our wide selection of other options. From the classic automobile to the modern sleek and shiny style of limousine, Babylon can provide any style of limousine you wish, so that you can arrive in style and comfort to your wedding!
Entertainment
- Babylon can provide wedding DJs that play your country's wedding songs, singers that can speak your native tongue, or even live bands that will play traditional wedding music from your country! For any traditional performance you may want at you wedding, simply ask us and we will do our best to provide.
Wedding Invitations
- We can work with you to design your wedding invitations, print them up and even send them to your guests!
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Also, we can help you choose the right venue for your wedding reception, the
bridal boutique closest to you for your wedding dress, and even help you plan
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