Bengali marriage is distinct because of its unique traditions and celebration appeal. The customs like saat paak offer a fine value and cultural element to the Bengali matrimonial

1. Here Are the
Unique and
Lively
Traditions of A
Bengali
Marriage

2. Here Are the Unique and Lively Tra
The wedding customs in India are
determined by the cultural sub sectors
that exist here since ages. Every region
of India is distinct in it and has
nourished a different set of cultural
attributes that offer to provide a unique
fervor to the society of that region.
Bengal is located in the eastern part of
India and has its own cultural
distinctions that are manifested in the
weddings there. Here are the significant
marriage traditions of a Bengali
marriage.
The typical Bengali Hindu wedding
offers much of the differences through
its customs and unique …
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3. Here Are the Unique and Lively Tra
traditions when compared to the
broader concept followed in the north
Indian Hindu weddings. The deep
rooted cultural values have been kept
alive brilliantly by the generations.
Making introduction -
A Bengali marriage is arranged
by ghotoks who could be the relatives
or friends. They act to offer the initial
introduction about the two families so
that further discussion could be taken
up and decision be arrived. When the
marriage is finalized then number of
customs begin that could be divided into
the pre wedding and wedding customs.
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The pre wedding customs and rituals
include the following –
Ashirbad – this is concerned with
accepting the relation between the two
families. The elders from the bride and
groom side go to each other’s house
and shower their blessings on them.
They are offered the gold ornaments
and other pleasantries as a mark of
their acceptance as the son in law &
daughter in law.
Gaye Holud – this is a custom in which
the 5 – 7 married women on each side
(bride & groom) prepare the paste of
turmeric and other ingredients that is …
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5. Here Are the Unique and Lively Tra
then applied to the bride and groom.
This makes the skin brighter and
glowing. Also, this is in fine synonymy
with the similar customs in all regions
and faiths of India.
Dodhi Mongal – 7 married ladies offer
the customary bangles pairs – sakha
and paula in red and while colors and
feed the bride to be with curd and rice.
Then after, bride keeps fast for the day.
The rituals that are taken up at the
wedding ceremony are –
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Saat paak
The bride sits on a small stool of wood
that is lifted by the brothers. She takes
seven rounds around the groom. The
bride holds paan leaves that hide her
face.
Subh dristhi
After the saat paak, the bride is allowed
to lower the paan leaves and she and
groom behold each other.
Mala badal
This is similar to the jaimaal that is an ...
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iconic tradition of Hindu wedding. The
bride and groom offer the flower
garlands to each other.
Sampradan
The father offers her daughter to the
groom forever. This is same as the
kanyadaan tradition of the north India.
Saptpadi
These are the seven sacred vows that
the bride and groom both take towards
their married life and they accept the
allied responsibilities also towards each
other.
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8. Here Are the Unique and
Lively Traditions of A Bengali
Marriage
Sindoor/vermillion ceremony
The bride is offered sindoor by the
groom. A new sari is also offered
as ghomta.
These rituals complete the Bengali
Hindu marriage!
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