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Sikh Marriages

Just like other marriages  a Sikh marriage is a wonderful occasion for both families ( groom and bride
families). A Sikh marriage must take place in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib Ji  and this is usually a Gurudwara chosen
 by the families. Apnahumsafar.com is the best site for Sikh, Hindu, Punjabi matrimony, matrimonial, online matchmaking,
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                                                              In Sikh marriage both bride's and groom's families gathers
together for the mini ceremony. The  mini ceremony introduces both groom family and bride family, because a Sikh marriage
is regarded as the joining of two families who will support the couple in their new happy life.The Ardaas is performed by
the Granthi. After that both families exchanging gift. Tea, pakora
and other refreshment will be available in the Langer hall. After enjoying the refreshment every one enter in the Di wan
hall and pay respect to the Guru Granth Sahib Ji .
                                                             The Granthi will address the sangat and ask for the groom to
set directly in front of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji where he remains for the duration of the ceremony. After some time bride
often accompanied by a female takes her place to the groom's left. Groom, bride and their parents stands for Ardaas.  Bolo
so Nihal, Sat Siri Akal is said. The Granthi reads a hukam from the Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
                                                             The Granthi reads the first Lavan Stanza of the marriage .
both the groom and bride stand and walk around the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. usually close family members of both families
stand behind the Guru as a show of support and love for the couple as they circle the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. This is
repeated three more times and after the couple have circled the Guru Granth Sahib Ji for the fourth time, the couple are
married according to Sikh religion.
                                                              The Granthi will lead Ardaas for all sangat who should all
stand during the recital.After Ardaas Guru prashad is given to the sangat......

Himachal Pradesh Wedding.

Himachal Pradesh Wedding

Shadi or Marriages  are very important ceremony in Himachal Pradesh. Elders being to look a perfect match
for their child. The final decision is taken on the basis of the horoscopes matches in the same gotra are not considered
very good match in himachal pradesh.
When the good match found and settled, a ritual gift called tika is send to groom and his family members are invited for
tea by bride's family. In the tribal area both family's exchange rice wine and close relatives are invited to participate
in the ceremony. In kinnaur this system is knows as chharmi nata, else where it is known as sending the tihar. The date of
 marriage is fixed with consultation with the pandit. The preparation for the marriage are to kept a secret from the bride.
 In kinnaur as the wedding party approaches the house  the bride and her friends begin to wail and weep.

                                                               Wedding customs are differ place to place in himachal. The
bride and groom are taken in palanquins expect from the lahaul area. The girl is requested to touch her father's feet at
the time of departure. People in kinnaur follows a matriarchal system where all the brothers a wife and if there are more
than six brothers then another may be brought in. All the brother are looked upon as common father to the children. The
eldest is knows as teg bawal and the younger as gota bawal.
                                                              A maid accompanies the bride temporarily from her father's
house to help her settle down in the midst of her new family.  In Lahaul when the groom departs with the bride the friends
of bride block his way till the groom promises them that he will take good care of their dear and sweet friend. The day
when the bride enters the new home, a heaven is performed as per the guidance of pandit. Then bride is asked to cook kheer
(made with rice and milk) which is served to all the gathering by relatives. who in turn bless her. At feroni ( ritual of
returning of bride after her first visit from father, know as dwiragaman ) the bride and groom are welcome with great joy
and fed with sweets and butter.

                                                             There are many more different marriage ceremonies associated
with the welcome of new bride in family in Himachal Pradesh. The first person to get is itself groom who return gives bride
, jewellery or money. The ritual is accompanied by songs sung at this time bu women sitting around bride.
                                                                Pair bandal is the custom which helps to introduce the bride
to husband's family and the bride offers relatives with a gift of money, covering her hands with the edge of saree, 
touching their feet to get the blessings.

Punjabi Marriages

Punjabi Marriages

Punjabi marriages are always lavishly and grand celebrations. Punjabi marriages shows the traditions and
culture of Punjab. Punjabi marriages are full of fun and enjoy. there are too many rituals in Punjab and they performed
before and after marriage. apnahumsafar.com is best site for Punjabi marriages, Punjabi matrimony, Indian matrimonial,
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                                  Punjabi marriages start with Rokka. Rokka is a small family function. only close friends
and family members attend this function. Rokka is a announcement that  the couple have found their soulmate. some families
opt small puja or ardaas to mark the first step towards the wedding. there is often exchange of gifts, sweets, fruits,
Indian sweets, dry fruits and money.

                                  After rokka next function is Sagan ceremony. Sagan function held at the groom's house or
at a banquet hall. A havan is performed by a pundit. after that bride father applies tilak on the groom's forehead. they
exchange the gifts, sweets and dry fruits. family members of girl and boy both come forward to bless the groom.
after that they enjoy the drinks and food with dance.
                                 
                                  After Sagan nest function is Sagai or ring ceremony before the actual marriage function,
is the ritual of sagai or mangani. rings are exchanged between the bride and groom during sagai. Sagai is very important
function. the bride wears lehengs in vibrant hues of red, pink, purple, green, etc, which have heavy zari or moti work.
groom wears suit or kurta pajama in Punjabi style. the banquet hall are decorated in a very lavish manner. the rings are
exchange surrounded by their close friends and family members, all relatives enjoy this function with food, drinks and dance..
                                 
                   After Sagai next function is mehendi. It is one ceremony which every women love ( married or unmarried )
mendhi function is held before one or two days. Mehendi artist create intricate designs with mehendi on the palm of the
hand and feet of the bride. The designs are mind blowing.
                                 
                                  After mehendi next function is sangeet ceremony, In sangeet ceremony all relatives of
family gang up and tap there feet hard to express their joy and happiness. they also performed bhangra and gidda along
with dhol. It is an evening of full of fun masti and enjoy. Light refreshment like different snaks are served to guests
with hard and soft drinks and in the last they served heavy dinner ( full course meal ).