2. Tying Of Nuptial Knot In Bengali Marriage
“Marriages are wondrous and have to
be cherished lifelong. In order to
spiritualize the wedding
ceremony nuptial knots are made by
the groom to the bride. North Indians
have changed the outlook of the sacred
thread by adorning it with corals and
black beads. Earlier they were made of
couple of strings adorned with black
beads of various lengths as required by
the bride. But nowadays short length
ones are preferred in wedding
ceremony.
The nuptial knot symbolizing Indian
culture
Though Indians have adopted…
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westernization, there are certain rituals
and customs that reflect the Indian
culture especially in weddings. Indian
culture is known for its uniqueness and
differentiates itself from the respect
given to traditions that are hereditary in
wedding ceremony.
Superstitious beliefs in marriage
Marriage relationships are
strengthened by the nuptial knots tied at
the wedding. Though it may seem to be
a blind faith, Indian women’s convey
their respect to the groom’s family by
following the customs at the wedding
ceremony. Relationships are embraced
by the wedding performed…
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amidst the relatives, well-wishers and
friends. This symbolizes Indian
culture.
How it all is made in a Bengali
marriage?
1. Bengalis are more often orthodox
and follow a strong custom in
their wedding. They exhibit the care
and love for their children at the
wedding ceremony by pampering
the couple with all necessary
amenity. Brothers of the bride are
intended to show their care by
carrying the bride on their arms to
circle the groom. This is completed
by circling the groom seven times
with each circle given a meaning in
the Vedas. …
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Auspicious time for the auspicious
knot to be made
Most of the time, the wedding
ceremony is scheduled to be held
at the bride’s home. The groom is
being welcomed by the bride’s
mother to create a marriage
relationship with her daughter. The
groom is bound to tie the nuptial
knot at the auspicious hour which
commences with the music or
sounds made by the women
gathered at the wedding to gain the
attention of the invitees.
Significance of the nuptial knot
The interpretation of knot at…
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the wedding differs from region to
region in India. It is a kind of proof to
others that they have legally accepted
to enter into a marriage relationship. It
also showcase that the couple have
created a bond to care, love and
respect each other. It is also believed
that the wedding ceremony performed
along with the nuptial knot impedes the
evil spirit thereby it devoirs the couple to
enter into a happy marriage
relationship.
Today’s scenario of marriage
relationship
The wedding ceremony although
conducted with regard to the…
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Indian culture, few have forgotten the
importance of nuptial knot nowadays.
The mangalsutra has been greatly
reduced in size from two strings to a
single fragile one. It is only because of
the grandparents and aged members in
the family that we still hold on to it
.Henceforth care must be taken to
dignify the nuptial knot at the wedding
ceremony. The knot flavours the
essence of marriage relationship in
one’s life.
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