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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

All about Gujarati Wedding


All about Gujarati Wedding

People of Gujarat are famous for their simplicity and their zeal for celebrating their festivals with dedication. Gujarati marriage is a grand affair and is generally an arranged marriage where the families of the girl and the boy choose a partner with their consent. The weddings are very colorful and joyful and the first ceremony custom is known as Mandap Mahurat where the bride's family visit to the groom's family and fix an auspicious wedding date by consulting a Pundit. Gujarati marriages are ritualistic Hindu weddings. ViVa The Matchmaker is a Gujarati matrimonial company that focuses only on the Gujarati community.

After wedding date is finalized, both the families organize a Griha Shanti puja in their respective homes and pray for the couple's peaceful living and keeping their home free from quarrels and difficulties. After the puja, everybody in the evening wears lehenga or a traditional dress and does garba dance to celebrate the wedding. The dance lasts for many hours and is enjoyed most by the youngsters. The next day which is the day before the wedding is the mehndi night where the bride and close relatives apply henna on their hands.
On the wedding day, the women apply haldi paste and besan on the bride and groom's body separately in their home after which they take bath and get dressed for the wedding. A Gujarati bride traditionally wears red or golden colour saree, but with changing trends many opt for lehenga. As for the groom dhoti kurta is the ideal choice but even they prefer to wear suit and shervaani. The wedding takes place late in the evening when the baraat arrives at the wedding venue and the groom enters the wedding hall where the mother of the bride performs aarti on the groom and the groom bends to touch her feet for blessings. While the groom is touching the feet, the mother tries to pull his nose with her hands which adds fun element in the wedding.

The groom sits for a puja with the pandit and recites few chants. The bride then enters holding a garland and reaches the stage where both the bride and the groom exchange garland with each other, this ceremony is known as jaimala. The Mahuparka ritual is next perform where the groom's feet is washed with water and milk and is offered to drink a mixture of milk and honey. In the middle of this ceremony the sisters of the bride play a funny game with the groom known as Joota Chupai where they steal his shoes and return only after the groom gift them something. 

After this ceremony the rituals become more meaningful and serious as in Gujarati's, rituals hold a deep meaning which they perform with lot of pomp and show. The groom and the bride sit side by side in a mandap where the pundit recites shlokas in front of the fire and shower rice and oil from time-to-time. A veil of cloth hangs between the couple which hampers them to see each other, the veil is removed after few chants have been recited and they again put garlands into each other's neck. After this the father of the bride performs Kanyadaan by putting the groom's and bride's hand over each other and pouring water over it, this signifies that from now on their daughter is groom's responsibility and he will keep her happy all her life. The sister-in-law of the bride ties a knot in the cloth carried by the groom and the bride after which both of them take seven rounds around the fire known as saat phere. The groom then puts vermilion (sindoor) in the bride's hair partying which symbolizes that the bride is officially married. The couple after completing the rituals is officially married and they touch the feet of their elders and take blessings. 

After reaching to groom's place the bride is welcomed by the mother of the groom by performing aarti for the newlyweds and tells the bride to keep her right foot forward. She is considered as Goddess Lakshmi where she knocks the vessel filled with rice slowly with her feet. The next day, groom's side organizes a reception party for the newlyweds where all the guests eat various dishes and dances and have fun.
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Friday, April 15, 2011

Indian Matrimonial: Choose with care


Indian Matrimonial: Choose with care
Being a country known for its rituals and cultures, India gives a major importance to marriages. There were several traditions required to be followed while selecting anyone as a life partner few years back. For example the caste of bride and groom has to be similar, the girl should not be elder than the boy, girl has to be fair and beautiful, etc. Due to all these customs, finding a perfect match was considered as a crucial job with lots of difficulties. It was only the parents who used to contact there relatives and friends to find a match. Some people used to contact ‘Pundits’ or ‘Pujaris’ to get the job done effectively. However, same is not the case in the recent times any more. People are more educated now and their thinking level has also changed. They understand that no matter how sound is the physical and material factor of a person, if both of them don’t share a common view, life becomes difficult. That is why people now believe on the elements which can search a better match not only by looks but by mental level as well.
Internet is a technology ruling on almost every aspect of our life. So it is in the case of marriages as well. Indian Matrimonial industry is dominating in the online market at present. Due to the several advantages as well as the fruitful services provided by these websites, the industry is gaining a lot of profit. Be it the free registration or several means of live communication, all these aspects are making the Indian Matrimonial concept a popular service all over the world. The matrimonial websites act as a bridge between the members. Complete biography of the person including their qualification, personal interests, family background, etc is usually available on these websites. It helps to get a proper understanding about the personality and then take a decision accordingly. 
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Although the Indian Matrimonial websites proves to be beneficial for finding a perfect match, there are several elements on which a special attention has to be given. It is always better to select a popular matrimonial company so as to be on a safer side. No doubt the charges of these companies increase by their popularity. However, it is always beneficial to pay more on a trusted object than to pay less on something which does not have any guaranty. Before selecting any service a proper market research is highly essential so as to get better results. The reviews present on the websites are also favorable factors helping to know the reputation of the website. As internet crimes are on its peak these days, full investigation about the company should be done before giving your personal information. 
All in all it could be said that no doubt Indian Matrimonial services have proved to be highly effective in getting a perfect match, one has to be cautious enough while using them. Collecting all the details about the website as well as the potential partner makes the job risk free. Little discretion can help to avoid major loss.
ViVa The Matchmaker is a Gujarati matrimonial company that focuses only on the Gujarati community. We wish to provide a platform and an opportunity to all Gujarati communities looking at getting married. vivathematchmaker.com is the online matrimony website that provides an interface and a platform for people of the Gujarati community to come and find a suitable bride or groom. 
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Mehndi for Brides


Mehndi for Brides

Mehendi - The accessory this Bridal seasonNo bride is complete without mehendi and an art that was restricted to North India has now become an essential part of a bride, whichever part of the country she hails from.The art of mehendi has graduated from the simple adorning of mehendi on hands and feet to being flaunted with attitude by brides on various parts of the body. As the brides have become more experimental and daring with their clothes, so have they with their mehendi. Modern young brides have been seen in the recent past sporting hip mehendi tattoos and patterns on their navel, upper back, waist, upper arms, and lower backs. And many more such interesting`areas. Before you think of going wild with mehendi, it is important to make sure that your skin is in tip top condition. Here are a few tips that will help you get there: Moisturise: Keep your skin, especially your hands, feet, back well moisturised. Use a good quality moisturiser and make sure you apply it twice a day at least. Mehendi does not sit well on dry skin and will also come off much faster. Post mehendi application; make sure you moisturise regularly to ensure your mehendi lasts for longer. Exfoliate:Regularly exfoliate to make sure your skin is rid of all dead skin cells and is prepped to receive gorgeous mehendi art. Make sure to moisturise post exfoliation.Wax:Wax your hands and legs since mehendi looks best on hairless, smooth skin. If you have never waxed before then go for a session at least a month before your D-Day to make sure you react well to waxing. Lots of people I know don`t and if you are one of those then you can always resort to shaving. Make sure you moisturise after shaving/waxing.Skin Treatments:If you plan to flaunt mehendi on your back (and what with low cut cholis all the rage these days, you definitely should!), then make sure you have a spotless back. Visit a good skin clinic and go in for a skin treatment that will let you flaunt your back in a backless choli enhanced with a mehendi! We recommend the Kaya complete Bridal package that takes care of your back and arms besides your face and neck.How to get the best out of your Mehendi:Get the Professionals in:Do your research, ask friends and family, look up on the net and find the best mehendi professional who fits into your budget. The really good ones are booked months in advance so get a move on it!Experiment:While traditional mehendi is great, get a lil experimental and look at Arabic or zardozi mehendi. You can also try out studded designs that match your wedding outfit. Other things to experiment with semi-precious stones and coloured dye to go with your outfit - this can be tried especially on the back, navel, etc. Some interesting mehendi dyes to try out this season - silvery gold, shocking red, navy blue or green. Interesting patterns can also be found on the net with a little time and patience.Mehendi Powder:Try and get your mehendi wali to source the mehendi powder from Sorjatt in Rajasthan; it is considered the purest mehendi powder available and hence is highly sought-afterPreserving your mehendi:Heat up some cloves on a tava and touch the warmed cloves to your palms. Also periodically apply a combination of lemon and sugar to the dry mehendi on your palms - it supposed to ensure a richer and longer-lasting color. Other tricks are to heat mehendi-decorated palms over the stove or to apply heating balms (like Tiger Balm) that will make the mehendi darken and last. Once the dried mehendi is scraped off, keep your hands dry for at least 24 hours, and scrub it with coconut oil or any other good moisturizer’s here`s to super hot mehendi and a super hot bridal you!
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

ViVa Magazine



ViVa Launches monthly matrimony magazine called “Viva Magazine”

ViVa Magazine

·         A  monthly matrimonial magazine that will have 100 profiles featured every month
·         All profiles will have basic details + contact details + photo
·         Cost of Magazine is Rs 100 per month for 100 profiles so it will cost you 1 Rs. per profile
·         Minimum subscription for 6 months for 600 Rs.
·         Magazine will be in Black & White & all featured profiles will be Half Page

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·       6 months subscription for Rs. 600.


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