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In India, weddings are a big deal, and each state and region has its special traditions for holding them. All weddings in India are joyfully and fervently celebrated, regardless of where they are in the north, south, east, or west. Check out this list and make a rough sketch of the kind of weddings in India you want if you haven't had the chance to attend any of these weddings.

 

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1. Hindu Marriages

The Haldi (turmeric paste) night is the most important part of the ceremony, according to Nita Tanna, Creative Director of Decor-A-Shaan. Everyone applies scented turmeric paste to the bride during this brief ceremony. It denotes skin purification and gives the bride a gorgeous radiance. The ceremony will also take place in the homes of the grooms. The next event is the Mehndi (henna) night! According to a popular proverb, the bride's in-laws will adore her the more henna colour she has on! After Mehndi next will be shaadi, ( marriage ceremony ), where the groom and bride tie knots and become "Hamsafar".Hindu Wedding is popular among all weddings in India.

 

2. Bengali wedding

Bengali weddings, which are renowned for their fervour and pompous celebration, aren't complete without the "Saat Paak," in which the bride wraps betel leaves around the groom seven times while hiding her face. After the saat paak, the bride removes the leaves from her face in the ritual known as shubhodrishti, and the couple's eyes finally lock. The blowing of the conch shells comes after this marriage ceremony and one more thing Bengali weddings have their influence on all weddings in India.

 

3. Malayali Wedding

Malayali weddings are brief affairs, and the celebration is over quickly. The marriage ceremony known as "Velli," is held in the mornings for Malayali weddings. The groom is greeted by the bride's father by washing his feet, and the marriage is declared complete when the groom ties a yellow thread, or "thali," around the bride's neck. Malayali Weddings are the most enjoyable of all weddings in India.

 

4. Assamese Marriage

Assamese weddings follow a bathing tradition when the mothers of the bride and groom go to a nearby river to collect holy water for the bath. Before the marriage ceremony and the feast or reception portion of an Assamese wedding is held. The guests used to be offered curd, rice, and jaggery, but now a spectacular reception party is held with delectable delicacies being served. Assamese celebrate wedding functions like any festival which is why it is more important than any other weddings in India.

 

5. Buddhist Marriage

Because Buddhism emphasises living a simple existence, their weddings are similarly straightforward affairs. In a Buddhist wedding, there aren't any set laws and procedures that must be observed. The marriages take place in a Buddhist temple that is authorised as a marriage ceremony location.

 

6.  Jain Marriages

The three main pre-wedding rituals, Lagana Lekhan, Lagna Patrika, and Sagai, are the focal points of Jain marriage ceremony Additionally, two of the most renowned and significant rites of a Jain wedding are Pheras and KanyaDaan.

 

7. Kannada Wedding

The bride is taken by her sisters to be seated at the mandap during the auspicious hour of the marriage ceremony and a  fan made of peacock feathers is used to shade the bride's face. The bride's parents then undertake a rite called "Dhare Herdu" before performing "Satapadi," which is finished by taking seven circuits of the sacred fire.

 

8. Gujarati Wedding

The wedding festivities begin with the twice-exchanged jaimaalas. Gujratis hold four Pheras for their marriages, known as Mangal Pheras, in contrast to other Hindus. The pair circle the sacred fire four times during Mangal Pheras, representing "Dharma," "Artha," "Kama," and "Moksha" respectively; you can see a little bit of difference in the Gujarati marriage ceremony and other Hindu weddings in India.

 

9. Christian Wedding

The best man of the groom welcomes the Christian wedding father with flowers. When a Christian couple exchange vows, the priest reads a psalm. In Christian weddings, the reception is also a lavish event where guests feast, sing, and dance to honour the couple's union.

 

10. Kashmiri Marriage

Hindu weddings and Kashmiri weddings are very similar. Similar to the "Haldihanth Rasam," the "Diugun" ceremony is performed at Kashmiri weddings. Both the bride and groom's fathers exchange nutmeg as a sign of their friendship when the groom and his family show up. It is one of the unique marriage ceremony performed at all weddings in India.

 

11. Maharashtrian Wedding

The 'Sakharpuda,' or engagement ceremony, takes place before the wedding trousseau. A silk shawl is used to keep the couple apart during the wedding. The "Mangalashtak '' is then recited before the shawl is taken off. The couple first performs a few rituals before asking their parents for permission to get married. Once they have their approval, the Pheras are finally carried out.

 

12. Marwari Marriage

One of the essential pre-wedding rituals that last up until the wedding day is Pithi Dastoor. In order to enter the bride's home, the groom must first hit a toran that is fastened to the doorway with a neem stick. Kanya Daan and Pheras adhere to this custom.

 

13.  Islamic Marriage

In Islam, the pious Nikah Naama is signed after the couple has given their consent and two priests have read the Nikah. The marriage ceremony or khutba-tun-nikah is then delivered to the crowd. After the sermon, the couple is facing a mirror in which their eyes first come into contact.

 

14. Pahari Wedding

The groom is welcomed during the Dhulyaraj ceremony, which is held on the day of the wedding. The bride gets ready for the pheras, which is followed by the vidai while donning a traditional dupatta called a "Pichorra."

 

15. Punjabi Marriage

The bride receives a "chuda," or white and crimson bangles, from her maternal uncle or mother on the wedding day. The Ghara Gharoli marriage ceremony in which the bride and groom are bathed in holy water brought from the Gurudwara follows this ritual. The couple exchanges garland on their wedding night and are led to the mandap for additional marriage rituals.

 

16. Sikh Marriage

A Punjabi wedding is comparable to a Sikh marriage ceremony and it is performed in a daytime location in the Gurdwara where the ardaas are recited the only distinction.

 

17. Parsi Marriage

Lagan, or a Parsi marriage, is celebrated with great zest and fervour. Compared to a regular Hindu wedding, the customs and traditions observed in a Parsi wedding are very different. This makes them far more enjoyable and fascinating in comparison to all other weddings in India and the wedding ceremonies are very straightforward and give plenty of room for enjoyment. However, Parsi marriages also involve several rituals that last a full week, just like other regional weddings.