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Indian Wedding Traditions and Rituals

Namaste a Custom in India
Wedding Traditions and Rituals

Namaste A Beautiful Gesture Of Honouring Guest In India

Namaste, Namaskar, is the customary form of greeting in India. In Hindu culture, people greet each other by joining their palms and say “Namaste”. As the whole world knows that India is the most culturally diverse country in the world. Indians are known in the world for the 2nd populous country in the world, for cricket, Taj Mahal and for their nature of warm hospitality. … Continue reading Namaste A Beautiful Gesture Of Honouring Guest In India

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Indian Bride
Jewellery & Clothing, Wedding Traditions and Rituals

Armlet- A Traditional Indian Jewellery For Brides

Bajuband or armlet is a traditional beautiful ornament worn by Indian brides and is an important part of Sixteen adornments or Solah Shringaar a woman wears known as Vanki in South India, it is also called as Ananta, Angada in other parts. Bajuband as the name signifies ‘Baju’ is called an arm and ‘band’ is tieing or covering. This traditional piece of jewellery is worn … Continue reading Armlet- A Traditional Indian Jewellery For Brides

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promise of Commitment
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Engagement Rings- Symbol Of Promise And Commitment

Before the wedding ceremony, bride and groom exchanged rings with each another from ancient period and those alluring rings are termed as Engagement rings or Promise rings. Engagement rings are worn on the third ring finger of the left hand as it’s a belief that vein known as ‘Vena amoris’ or ‘vein of love’ of this finger is directly connected to the heart which makes … Continue reading Engagement Rings- Symbol Of Promise And Commitment

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toe ring
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Advantages Of Traditional And Sterling Toe Accessory

Toe ring is worn by Indian women on the second and third finger of both the feets. It is given as a wedding gift by the maternal uncle at the wedding day or by the husband to his beautiful wife. Indian jewelry has some deep rooted religious significance with each jewelry piece and these culturally related accessories are beneficial to health as well.Toe ring is … Continue reading Advantages Of Traditional And Sterling Toe Accessory

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Arranged marriage
Wedding Traditions and Rituals

The Charm Of Arranged Marriage

Everyone dreams of finding a perfect life partner and getting settled through the institution of marriage. Marriages solemnized the bond between two distinct individuals for seven births. Arrange marriage has its own charm and beauty. The nervousness, the excitement, the happiness, the fear, the anxiety, the fun, arranged marriage brings all the emotions together in a person. In an arranged marriage, your respected elders choose … Continue reading The Charm Of Arranged Marriage

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Indian Jewellery
Jewellery & Clothing, Wedding Traditions and Rituals

Wearing Toe Ring Is A Tradition In Indian Culture

According to Hindu customs, there are 16 adornments or 16 Shringar for married women which enhance her beauty and charm and are beneficial to health. Few significant ones which are worn by married women on daily basis are Kumkum(Bindi), nose ring, earrings, mangalsutra, anklets, Sindoor(Vermilion), bangles, necklace, Kamar band, Bajuband and the toe ring. These 16 ornaments showcase the married status of a woman. Today, … Continue reading Wearing Toe Ring Is A Tradition In Indian Culture

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Dance Forms
Wedding Traditions and Rituals

Famous Folk Dance Forms Of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is rich in culture and heritage. Along with different languages, distinctive lifestyle, food habits, traditional attires, mythological legends, and music, folk dances also contribute to the rich heritage of the ethnic state Uttarakhand. Folk dances are an integral part of a regional culture which varies state wise. Folk dances depict the story of the related land and reveal a lot about the period when … Continue reading Famous Folk Dance Forms Of Uttarakhand

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Bride Dance
Wedding Traditions and Rituals

Nai Jaana Song Is a New Choice Of Bride For Solo Dance Performance

Dance performances in weddings have emerged out to be a new craze. Respective friends, family, and siblings of the bride and groom prepare a wonderful dance sequence for couples on their very special D-day. Bride and groom along with them are seen shaking legs on the dance stage. Along with the group dance by bridesmaid or groomsmen, Solo wedding dance by bride has also become … Continue reading Nai Jaana Song Is a New Choice Of Bride For Solo Dance Performance

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Bride with veil
Wedding Traditions and Rituals

Muh Dikhai A Post Wedding Ritual In Indian Weddings

Indian wedding is an amalgamation of ebullient fervor and intrinsic rituals.The Indian wedding ceremonies are comprised of many pre and post wedding rituals where every ritual has its own significance.Wedding in India is not less than a festival. Though the main Ceremonies and rituals commence few days before the Wedding day there are many rituals which held at bridegroom’s house and are religiously important. Hence, … Continue reading Muh Dikhai A Post Wedding Ritual In Indian Weddings

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Mehandi Traditions
Wedding Traditions and Rituals

5 Most Popular Bollywood Songs For Your Mehandi Ceremony

A wedding is considered to be one’s life notable moment. Indian weddings solemnized innumerable ceremonies and traditions and rituals. Wedding in India has always been an event full of fun, dance, Masti, having yummy delicacies and incorporates mixed emotions; happiness and sorrow. Whether it’s an engagement ceremony, Haldi ceremony or Mehandi ceremony, every occasion is incomplete without the music and dance. Mehandi ceremony in India … Continue reading 5 Most Popular Bollywood Songs For Your Mehandi Ceremony

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