Monday, February 28, 2011
What is a Gujarati Wedding? & ViVa Service
What is a Gujarati Wedding? & ViVa Service
off and hence money is never a problem at such weddings. A function like a wedding also serves as a rapport development exercise between customers and vendors. The following rituals are performed in a guajarati marriage. Let us first have look at the pre marriage rituals.
First among the pre marriage rituals is the Mandap Mahurat.
Here the families of both the bride and groom in their respective homes and the groom seek the blessings of the lord Ganesha. The house is full of relatives at such times and everyone enjoys the wedding. Such a pooja is performed a few days before the actual marriage and is performed by a priest.
Graha shanti is performed by the all the relatives who have gathered in the house to attend the wedding. The priest decides an auspicious time for the pooja and the entire family performs this pooja at such times.
Here the families of both the bride and groom in their respective homes and the groom seek the blessings of the lord Ganesha. The house is full of relatives at such times and everyone enjoys the wedding. Such a pooja is performed a few days before the actual marriage and is performed by a priest.
Graha shanti is performed by the all the relatives who have gathered in the house to attend the wedding. The priest decides an auspicious time for the pooja and the entire family performs this pooja at such times.
Jaan is an interesting ritual performed at the bride's residence. The grooms, along with his family arrive at the bride's residence and seek the blessing of the in laws.
Now its wedding time.
The bride and groom arrive at the wedding location in their own decorated vehicles. Both the bride and the groom change to the wedding attire and come on the common dais. Here the first function to be performed is the Kanya Daan. The bride's father lays trust on the groom that his daughter will the well taken care of. As per the rituals, the brides are considered the Goddess Laxmi and groom is considered Lord Narayana. The father of the brides takes her hand and places it on the hand of the groom. All these are performed before the sacred fire.
Now its wedding time.
The bride and groom arrive at the wedding location in their own decorated vehicles. Both the bride and the groom change to the wedding attire and come on the common dais. Here the first function to be performed is the Kanya Daan. The bride's father lays trust on the groom that his daughter will the well taken care of. As per the rituals, the brides are considered the Goddess Laxmi and groom is considered Lord Narayana. The father of the brides takes her hand and places it on the hand of the groom. All these are performed before the sacred fire.
Hasta Milap is a step further to Kanya Daan. The grooms scarf and the bride's sari are tied in a knot which signifies their union before the entire guest, who are present on the occasion. This is done by the priest who performs a pooja alongside the sacred fire.
The final step before the couple is fully married is called Saptapadi. This is very significant ritual. This is performed in the north India by walking around the sacred fire. In case of Gujarati and some other communities, the priest places 7 small heaps of rice on the floor. The bride and the groom take 7 vows together as the bride places the here thumb on each of the small heaps of rice. In case of Gujarati , the couple also takes 4 mangal pheras, which represent "Dharma", "Artha", "Kama" and "Moksha".
Now the couple is married and is now man and wife in full view of the entire guest present. The couple then seeks the blessing of the all the elderly guest present for their long happy married life.
The final step before the couple is fully married is called Saptapadi. This is very significant ritual. This is performed in the north India by walking around the sacred fire. In case of Gujarati and some other communities, the priest places 7 small heaps of rice on the floor. The bride and the groom take 7 vows together as the bride places the here thumb on each of the small heaps of rice. In case of Gujarati , the couple also takes 4 mangal pheras, which represent "Dharma", "Artha", "Kama" and "Moksha".
Now the couple is married and is now man and wife in full view of the entire guest present. The couple then seeks the blessing of the all the elderly guest present for their long happy married life.
All these rituals are over by the mid of after noon. The bride and the groom go to their respective homes if they are nearby and now the post marriage ceremony takes place.
The Reception takes in full splendor. One of the best halls is selected. The bride and groom are seated at and decorated seat on the dais. They are visible to each of the guest who arrives at the reception. The guest meets the couple one at a time and exchange greeting and gifts with them. This goes on till all the guest has been attended by the bride and the groom. The guests then have their dinner and so do the bride and the groom.
Now the reception is over, it is time for the bride to leave the fathers house to be with her newlywed husband. Here we have the Vidaai ceremony in which the bride gives a tearful farewell to her family. Now one last ceremony before the couple start their married life. This is called the Ghar ni Laxmi. The bride is considered as Laxmi of the house and is welcomed to the groom's house. A bride pushes down and vessel filled with rice. All the grooms' family gather around the couple and then they play some games. These are fun games which are intended to help the bride mix with the groom's family members.
After some of the games, the bride and groom are left together to start their married life.
We wish them both a long happy married life.
The Reception takes in full splendor. One of the best halls is selected. The bride and groom are seated at and decorated seat on the dais. They are visible to each of the guest who arrives at the reception. The guest meets the couple one at a time and exchange greeting and gifts with them. This goes on till all the guest has been attended by the bride and the groom. The guests then have their dinner and so do the bride and the groom.
Now the reception is over, it is time for the bride to leave the fathers house to be with her newlywed husband. Here we have the Vidaai ceremony in which the bride gives a tearful farewell to her family. Now one last ceremony before the couple start their married life. This is called the Ghar ni Laxmi. The bride is considered as Laxmi of the house and is welcomed to the groom's house. A bride pushes down and vessel filled with rice. All the grooms' family gather around the couple and then they play some games. These are fun games which are intended to help the bride mix with the groom's family members.
After some of the games, the bride and groom are left together to start their married life.
We wish them both a long happy married life.
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Gujarati matrimony & About ViVa Matrimonial
Gujarati matrimony & About ViVa Matrimonial
Marriage has always been given the status of festivals in India. Marriages in India are considered as the most important ceremonies in the family. This is one occasion, in which all the members of the family, come together and celebrate the happiest moment, in the lives of the bride and groom. Everyone has a very positive approach towards matrimony process in India, as it binds two souls for lifetime. The respect, which the Indians and Indian families have towards the marriage culture, is also immense and they make it a point, that the marriage ceremony happening in their family is in accordance to the rituals and norms of their ancestors and that their values are properly transferred. Therefore, elders are considered to be the most important source of transmission of values from one generation to other. They hold the responsibility of seeing that the marriage ceremonies are performed with all the cultures and rituals. India is a country, blessed with number of religions and cultures, due to which one can see huge ways in which the marriage ceremonies are performed. Matrimonies in India, are performed according to the rituals and ceremonies of the respective religion or community to which the bride and groom belongs. The marriages of different cultures and communities and can be identified from the food, rituals, ceremonies, the makeup and the dresses worn by the bride and groom. One community, which is most popular for its food and their ethnicity, is Gujarati. The people of Gujarat are known to be highly cautious about their cultures and rituals.
Gujarati matrimonies are full of pop and show, as the state holds the pride of being the richest part of the country. Colorful people, with warmth and love in their behavior, and great perfection in every task they perform, are few of the attributes, which remarks the personality of Gujaratis. The Gujarati matrimonies are therefore highly colorful with full of ritual dance forms and food items. The marriages in Gujarat as in other parts of India are full of ritual ceremonies and lots of prayers and idol worship. Praying to god for the happiness of the bride and groom's married life is the first thing, which can be observed in any of the Indian marriages. Most of the Gujarati matrimonies can be seen happening within the same community. They prefer marrying their son or daughter in a Gujarati family only.
The very first ritual in Gujarati matrimony is the worship of the Lord Ganesha. This is to seek the blessings of the God and wish for the life long happiness of the bride and the groom. The Gujarati bride is usually dressed in a red saree, and the Gujarati groom is traditionally supposed to wear a dhoti- kurta. Following the puja of lord Ganesha, the engagement, mehandi, sangeet ceremonies and a lot other rituals are performed, after which the final day of marriage arrives. Marriage day is the most special day in the life of every bride and groom. This is one day, for which every boy and girl waits for his life. It is supposed to be the most memorable day in life of every human being.
In case of Gujarati matrimonies also, the day is very precious for all, the bride, groom, and their families. Varmala, kanyadan, and few other ceremonies are performed, after which Gujarati bride and groom takes four mangal pheras, the scared circles around the goddess of fire, post which the bride and groom gets tied in the lifelong relation of marriage. After tying the wedding knot, the bride moves towards her new life with the Gujarati groom in his house. Thereafter, they are handled with the responsibilities of taking care of each other for the rest of their lives.
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Have you attended a Gujarati Wedding?
Have you attended a Gujarati Wedding?
The Gujarati weddings are full of splendor and fun. As most of the Gujarati population indulge in business rather than employment, they are financially well off and hence money is never a problem at such weddings. A function like a wedding also serves as a rapport development exercise between customers and vendors. The following rituals are performed in a Guajarati marriage. Let us first have look at the pre marriage rituals.
First among the pre marriage rituals is the Mandap Mahurat.
Here the families of both the bride and groom in their respective homes and the groom seek the blessings of the lord Ganesha. The house is full of relatives at such times and everyone enjoys the wedding. Such a pooja is performed a few days before the actual marriage and is performed by a priest.
Graha shanti is performed by the all the relatives who have gathered in the house to attend the wedding. The priest decides an auspicious time for the pooja and the entire family performs this pooja at such times. Jaan is an interesting ritual performed at the bride's residence. The grooms, along with his family arrive at the bride's residence and seek the blessing of the in laws.
Now its wedding time. The bride and groom arrive at the wedding location in their own decorated vehicles. Both the bride and the groom change to the wedding attire and come on the common dais. Here the first function to be performed is the Kanya Daan. The bride's father lays trust on the groom that his daughter will the well taken care of. As per the rituals, the brides are considered the Goddess Laxmi and groom is considered Lord Narayana. The father of the brides takes her hand and places it on the hand of the groom. All these are performed before the sacred fire.
Hasta Milap is a step further to Kanya Daan. The grooms scarf and the bride's sari are tied in a knot which signifies their union before the entire guest, who are present on the occasion. This is done by the priest who performs a pooja along side the sacred fire.
The final step before the couple is fully married is called Saptapadi. This is very significant ritual. This is performed in the north India by walking around the sacred fire. In case of Gujarati and some other communities, the priest places 7 small heaps of rice on the floor. The bride and the groom take 7 vows together as the bride places the here thumb on each of the small heaps of rice. In case of Gujarati , the couple also takes 4 mangal pheras, which represent "Dharma", "Artha", "Kama" and "Moksha". Now the couple is married and is now man and wife in full view of the entire guest present. The couple then seeks the blessing of the all the elderly guest present for their long happy married life. All these rituals are over by the mid of after noon. The bride and the groom go to their respective homes if they are nearby and now the post marriage ceremony takes place.
The Reception takes in full splendor. One of the best halls is selected. The bride and groom are seated at and decorated seat on the dais. They are visible to each of the guest who arrives at the reception. The guest meets the couple one at a time and exchange greeting and gifts with them. This goes on till all the guest has been attended by the bride and the groom. The guests then have their dinner and so do the bride and the groom.Now the reception is over, it is time for the bride to leave the fathers house to be with her newly wed husband. Here we have the Vidaai ceremony in which the bride gives a tearful farewell to her family.Now one last ceremony before the couple start their married life. This is called the Ghar ni Laxmi. The bride is considered as Laxmi of the house and is welcomed to the groom's house. A bride pushes down and vessel filled with rice. All the grooms' family gather around the couple and then they play some games. These are fun games which are intended to help the bride mix with the groom's family members.After some of the games, the bride and groom are left together to start their married life. We wish them both a long happy married life.
First among the pre marriage rituals is the Mandap Mahurat.
Here the families of both the bride and groom in their respective homes and the groom seek the blessings of the lord Ganesha. The house is full of relatives at such times and everyone enjoys the wedding. Such a pooja is performed a few days before the actual marriage and is performed by a priest.
Graha shanti is performed by the all the relatives who have gathered in the house to attend the wedding. The priest decides an auspicious time for the pooja and the entire family performs this pooja at such times. Jaan is an interesting ritual performed at the bride's residence. The grooms, along with his family arrive at the bride's residence and seek the blessing of the in laws.
Now its wedding time. The bride and groom arrive at the wedding location in their own decorated vehicles. Both the bride and the groom change to the wedding attire and come on the common dais. Here the first function to be performed is the Kanya Daan. The bride's father lays trust on the groom that his daughter will the well taken care of. As per the rituals, the brides are considered the Goddess Laxmi and groom is considered Lord Narayana. The father of the brides takes her hand and places it on the hand of the groom. All these are performed before the sacred fire.
Hasta Milap is a step further to Kanya Daan. The grooms scarf and the bride's sari are tied in a knot which signifies their union before the entire guest, who are present on the occasion. This is done by the priest who performs a pooja along side the sacred fire.
The final step before the couple is fully married is called Saptapadi. This is very significant ritual. This is performed in the north India by walking around the sacred fire. In case of Gujarati and some other communities, the priest places 7 small heaps of rice on the floor. The bride and the groom take 7 vows together as the bride places the here thumb on each of the small heaps of rice. In case of Gujarati , the couple also takes 4 mangal pheras, which represent "Dharma", "Artha", "Kama" and "Moksha". Now the couple is married and is now man and wife in full view of the entire guest present. The couple then seeks the blessing of the all the elderly guest present for their long happy married life. All these rituals are over by the mid of after noon. The bride and the groom go to their respective homes if they are nearby and now the post marriage ceremony takes place.
The Reception takes in full splendor. One of the best halls is selected. The bride and groom are seated at and decorated seat on the dais. They are visible to each of the guest who arrives at the reception. The guest meets the couple one at a time and exchange greeting and gifts with them. This goes on till all the guest has been attended by the bride and the groom. The guests then have their dinner and so do the bride and the groom.Now the reception is over, it is time for the bride to leave the fathers house to be with her newly wed husband. Here we have the Vidaai ceremony in which the bride gives a tearful farewell to her family.Now one last ceremony before the couple start their married life. This is called the Ghar ni Laxmi. The bride is considered as Laxmi of the house and is welcomed to the groom's house. A bride pushes down and vessel filled with rice. All the grooms' family gather around the couple and then they play some games. These are fun games which are intended to help the bride mix with the groom's family members.After some of the games, the bride and groom are left together to start their married life. We wish them both a long happy married life.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Wedding Related All Things & ViVa Listing
Wedding Related All Things & ViVa Listing
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.
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 newlywed 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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Pick Perfect Life Partner & Pick the right wedding destination
Pick Perfect Life Partner & Pick the right wedding destination
If you want to make your wedding more unique then instead of the conventional and traditional marriage halls go and get married in some far away land in the hills or on the sandy beaches. Choose your place according to your tastes and preferences. A party destination or the tranquil seaside ask yourself what is your choice before you zero down on any place? Goa can be an ideal destination for those who love to party and like the sun and the sand. The prices will be within your means and you will have an absolute blast as this place is a party destination year round. If you select your wedding date in an off season then you can avail discounted rates. If you and your partner are ready to shell out a good deal of money then how about Europe being your wedding destination. Manali can be a cheaper alternative if you want to do it in India only. The backwaters of Kerala are also another beautiful option. Lastly you can choose for Jaipur also if you want a royal kind of a wedding. So be innovative and keep a check on the budget as well as you finalize on your dream wedding destination.
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Wedding Ceremony Music & ViVa Listing
Wedding Ceremony Music & ViVa Listing
We believe our unique music can help engage your invited guests and play a key role within a Hindu ceremony, from providing flow and ambiance to highlighting the deeper emotional meanings of the rituals. With our wedding music DJ service of traditional Lagna Geets & Shehnai, we can elevate the priest's explanation of the ceremony and Sanskrit Sholkas to create a wedding atmosphere that is spiritual, emotional, romantic and uplifting. We pride ourselves on perfection and being able to deliver the right songs & background atmosphere at the right moments during the ceremony.
What makes Indian Wedding Day Number 1 for wedding ceremony music?
With our wealth of knowledge and experience at performing at Gujarati Wedding Ceremonies together with our extremely wide collection of unique wedding music & songs, is what sets us apart. We are so passionate about our wedding music that we constantly create & record our own tracks with the help of poets & talented musicians. We believe these qualities helps makes us unique and the No.1 choice for your wedding ceremony music.
Isn't wedding music just background noise at Indian Ceremonies?
Music, perhaps is the most universal and sophisticated way to communicate emotion & Joy and is absolutely essential to setting the appropriate tone for your Asian wedding ceremony. Indian Wedding Day believe that your DJ music should be more than just background noise during your wedding ceremony, when you walk down the aisle, exchange garlands, or the romantic Sindoor ceremony, you’ll want it to be accompanied by meaningful music. Through our music we help accentuate the emotional significances of the rituals for a more memorable wedding mandap ceremony.
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Importance of ViVa Service & Marriage
Importance of ViVa Service & Marriage
Among various social issues, marriage is probably the most important and significant. Marriage is the foundation stone of family structure in most of the societies around the world. Along with marriage, divorce and cohabitation are important social issues too. Marriage is considered to the most sacred bond between two human beings as they commit themselves in spending the rest of their lives together. Belief and trust are the two fundamental criteria for marriage. It is also society's way of sanctioning the act of procreation. Love and bonding need to be there in any marriage. A lot of responsibilities are associated with marriage. However, with the changing and evolving society, the concept of marriage is also evolving.
The Importance of Marriage has been stressed by many learned men from ancient times. Even in the world of scientific advancements and modern technology, researchers have found out that Marriage's Importance is quite remarkable. Adult health and well being are very much related to marriage, and as such the Importance of Marriage cannot be undermined. Though the the manner and forms of marriages have gone through transformation, but the fundamental aspect have remained the same.
It has often been said that marriages are made in Heaven, and therefore, a suitable and right partner is very much of a necessity to lead a very happy and satisfied life. In various societies in the world, there are primarily two types of Marriages, namely love marriages and arranged marriages. In love marriages, two adults decide to engage themselves in the holy matrimony of love, and in the other the families of the bride and the groom play a very active and significant role in determining the match for marriage. Thus, Importance of Marriage is very much respected and accepted in all types of societies. Many social scientists have found out that married people are happier than unmarried people and are capable of living longer lives than unmarried people. A person's both physical and emotional needs are satisfied in a healthy relationship of marriage. Married couples, it has been found, tend to be far more happier than unmarried, divorced or couples who are living together. The problems of alcoholism are far more less in married people as they tend to lead very satisfied lives. Human beings are emotional animals, and marriage is the best possible source through which individuals can get emotional support from their partners. The Importance of Marriage also lies in the fact that married people tend to live healthier lives than others. About seventy percent of chronic drinkers are either divorced or single.
Marriage is the social communion between two consenting individuals who decide to rear a family together. For an individual's mental and general health, marriage is very important. It has been found out that many people who are not married tend to go into depression and other such mental frustrations. The happiness factor is extremely important in a family and subsequently in a society. A number of modern day researchers have proved the importance of Marriage.
The Importance of Marriage has been stressed by many learned men from ancient times. Even in the world of scientific advancements and modern technology, researchers have found out that Marriage's Importance is quite remarkable. Adult health and well being are very much related to marriage, and as such the Importance of Marriage cannot be undermined. Though the the manner and forms of marriages have gone through transformation, but the fundamental aspect have remained the same.
It has often been said that marriages are made in Heaven, and therefore, a suitable and right partner is very much of a necessity to lead a very happy and satisfied life. In various societies in the world, there are primarily two types of Marriages, namely love marriages and arranged marriages. In love marriages, two adults decide to engage themselves in the holy matrimony of love, and in the other the families of the bride and the groom play a very active and significant role in determining the match for marriage. Thus, Importance of Marriage is very much respected and accepted in all types of societies. Many social scientists have found out that married people are happier than unmarried people and are capable of living longer lives than unmarried people. A person's both physical and emotional needs are satisfied in a healthy relationship of marriage. Married couples, it has been found, tend to be far more happier than unmarried, divorced or couples who are living together. The problems of alcoholism are far more less in married people as they tend to lead very satisfied lives. Human beings are emotional animals, and marriage is the best possible source through which individuals can get emotional support from their partners. The Importance of Marriage also lies in the fact that married people tend to live healthier lives than others. About seventy percent of chronic drinkers are either divorced or single.
Marriage is the social communion between two consenting individuals who decide to rear a family together. For an individual's mental and general health, marriage is very important. It has been found out that many people who are not married tend to go into depression and other such mental frustrations. The happiness factor is extremely important in a family and subsequently in a society. A number of modern day researchers have proved the importance of Marriage.
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Friday, February 18, 2011
Gujarati Matrimonial Customs & Traditions Gujarati Marriage & ViVa Service
Gujarati Matrimonial Customs & Traditions Gujarati Marriage & ViVa Service
Talking about India and Indian weddings, we all end up imagining a traditional and cultural wedding which is high with modern waves and yet so much bound to the roots. And how can we forget to talk about Gujarati wedding when it comes to traditions and culture. Just like other Indian weddings, Gujarati wedding is also a very ritualistic concept. The Gujarati parents look for a match for their children from the same community. And the Gujarati’s highly believe that the boy and girl should see each other before fixing up the proposal. The Gujarati wedding starts with the praying and pleasing Lord Ganesha. It is then followed by mehndi, sangeet mehfil and general gaiety.
The sari is the traditional dress that the bride wears for a Gujarati wedding. And the groom wears a kurta and dhoti.
Talking about pre wedding customs, ghari puja is the most important religious custom that is performed at respective houses of the couple. The prayers are performed by the priest. He uses rice, coconut, wheat grains, oil, betel nuts, turmeric and other spices.
Sangeet mehfil is a musical party that takes place in the wedding. Professional singers and orchestra is called for sake of entertainment of guests and the baratis. The wedding starts with the groom’s arrival. He is welcomed by his mother in law with an aarti. After aarti varmala is performed. And finally the bride’s father performs kanyadaan, followed by mangal pheras around the sacred fire. They take seven circles according to Hindu customs. The bride is welcomed in the groom’s family. There is a very strange custom which is carried out at the groom’s house after marriage which is called aeki-beki. This is a custom to see who will be the ruler of the house. And finally become an important part of her new family.
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ViVa listing & Gujarati Wedding
ViVa listing & Gujarati Wedding
Varied and colorful mood of Gujarat is well manifested in every Gujarati wedding. Gujarat is a state where people proudly possess their rich cultural heritage. All the festivals and social occasions of Gujarat are the manifestation of the liveliness and enthusiasm of the state and its people. The traditional weddings of the state are witness to that very charm which delights everyone. A traditional Gujarati marriage involves several rituals and traditions on the part of both the girl and the boy. The complete proceeding of Gujarati wedding may be categorized into pre-wedding rituals, wedding rituals and post-wedding rituals. Some of the highlights of a Gujarati marriage are mentioned below:
Gujarati Wedding: Pre-wedding rituals:
Mandap Mahurat
People of Gujarat are believed to be very conservative in their religious out-look. For this reason, all their auspicious occasions start with pujas and seeking of blessings from gods. Mandap Mahurat is one of the most important rituals which take place before the actual day of marriage commences. The religious ritual is performed to seek blessings of Lord Ganesha a few days prior to the wedding. Through Mandap Mahurat which is performed in the respective houses of the bride and the groom, it is meant that Lord Ganesha would take away all the obstacles on the way of the bride and the bridegroom.
Gujarat Wedding: Actual Wedding Rituals:Kanya Daan
Kanya Daan holds key place among all the rituals performed on the day of a Gujarati wedding. This ritual is conducted by an acharya in front of a sacred fire. Bride's parents who perform the kanya daan keep their hands folded. This act symbolizes the hope that the bridegroom would take care of their daughter. As part of the ritual, the parents of the bride also wash the feet of their son-in-law. The act has an undertone that the parents of the bride are considering their son-in-law as Lord Vishnu and they are handing over their daughter who is supposed to be Goddess Lakhshmi.
Other rituals which follow on the day of a Gujarati wedding include:
Antarpaat , Madhuparka, Hasta Milap, Pheras , Saptapadi
Gujarat Wedding: Post-wedding Rituals:
The post-wedding rituals of a traditional Gujarati wedding include:
Saubhagyavati Bhava , Vida, Reception, Ghar Nu Laxmi , Aeki-Beki
The Saubhagyavati Bhava is followed just before the bridegroom prepares to leave with his bride. During this ritual, the elderly women of the bride's household whisper the words of blessing into the right ear of the groom. This ritual is immediately followed by Vidai or farewell. The parents and the relatives of the bride bid her farewell with heavy hearts and she is made to sit in a specially decorated car with her husband.
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About ViVa listing & Top 10 Gujarati Wedding Rituals
About ViVa listing & Top 10 Gujarati Wedding Rituals
Gujarati weddings are known to be colorful and zestful. Like each and every Hindu wedding, the Gujarati wedding also has rituals that are carried out before the wedding, on the wedding day and after the wedding rituals have been completed. The atmosphere in a Gujarati wedding is always vivacious, vibrant and lively. The main Gujarati wedding rituals are listed below:
1. Mandap mahurat and Griha shaanti - These are two pujas that are performed at the bride’s house and the bridegroom’s house separately. The mandap mahurat is performed to ward away negative spirits and bring good luck and prosperity to the newly wedded couple. The griha shaanti is a puja that is performed to ensure that a happy married life for the couple-to-be. It is at this time that an auspicious time and date for the wedding is decided by a priest.
2. Garba - No Gujarati wedding is complete without a garba ceremony. Garba is performed a few nights before the wedding day and the families of the bride and the bridegroom come together to perform raas or dance with dandiya sticks to wedding songs. This is a time of fun and frolic before the more serious wedding rituals start.
3. Pithi - The pithi is also performed at the home of the bride and bridegroom separately. The bride and bridegroom are anointed with a paste made of turmeric and essential oils to make the skin beautiful and glowing.
4. Ponkvu - The Gujarati wedding actually begins with the arrival of the bridegroom and the welcome of the bridegroom by the bride’s mother. The welcome also includes a mirthful event where the bride’s mother tries to grab the bridegroom’s nose, symbolically implying that the bridegroom had to rub his nose at the bride’s house to ask for her hand in marriage.
5. Jaimala - The Gujarati jaimala ceremony involves a formal introduction between the bride and the bridegroom. Initially the bridegroom is on a higher platform and then later on equal footing.
6. Madhuparka - A ceremony that is meant to make the bridegroom feel like a king, this ritual involves washing the groom’s feet and given honey and milk.
7. Kanya agamana - The bride is brought to the mandap by her maternal uncle and antarpat (curtain between the bride and the bridegroom) is slowly lowered so that the rituals can begin.
8. Kanyadaan, Hastha milap, Mangalpheras and Saptapadi - The rituals at the mandap start with the Sanskrit shlokas being recited by the pundit. The kanyadaan is the ceremony in which the father of the bride gives away his daughters hand in marriage to the bridegroom. The hastha milap involves the bride and the bridegroom holding hands and taking the mangalpheras around the sacred fire and the saptapadi is the ritual in which the bride and the bridegroom make seven vows to each other as they take seven steps together.
9. Saubhagyavalti bhava - Once the wedding vows are over, seven married women whisper good wishes in the right ear of the bride. They are meant to be giving her good advice for her married life.
10. Chero pakaryo - To relieve the serious atmosphere, this ritual has the groom catching the pallu of his mother in law asking for gifts and favors.
After the wedding ceremony is complete the bride is sent off with her new husband and is welcomed in the groom’s house in a ceremony called Ghar ni Laxmi.
1. Mandap mahurat and Griha shaanti - These are two pujas that are performed at the bride’s house and the bridegroom’s house separately. The mandap mahurat is performed to ward away negative spirits and bring good luck and prosperity to the newly wedded couple. The griha shaanti is a puja that is performed to ensure that a happy married life for the couple-to-be. It is at this time that an auspicious time and date for the wedding is decided by a priest.
2. Garba - No Gujarati wedding is complete without a garba ceremony. Garba is performed a few nights before the wedding day and the families of the bride and the bridegroom come together to perform raas or dance with dandiya sticks to wedding songs. This is a time of fun and frolic before the more serious wedding rituals start.
3. Pithi - The pithi is also performed at the home of the bride and bridegroom separately. The bride and bridegroom are anointed with a paste made of turmeric and essential oils to make the skin beautiful and glowing.
4. Ponkvu - The Gujarati wedding actually begins with the arrival of the bridegroom and the welcome of the bridegroom by the bride’s mother. The welcome also includes a mirthful event where the bride’s mother tries to grab the bridegroom’s nose, symbolically implying that the bridegroom had to rub his nose at the bride’s house to ask for her hand in marriage.
5. Jaimala - The Gujarati jaimala ceremony involves a formal introduction between the bride and the bridegroom. Initially the bridegroom is on a higher platform and then later on equal footing.
6. Madhuparka - A ceremony that is meant to make the bridegroom feel like a king, this ritual involves washing the groom’s feet and given honey and milk.
7. Kanya agamana - The bride is brought to the mandap by her maternal uncle and antarpat (curtain between the bride and the bridegroom) is slowly lowered so that the rituals can begin.
8. Kanyadaan, Hastha milap, Mangalpheras and Saptapadi - The rituals at the mandap start with the Sanskrit shlokas being recited by the pundit. The kanyadaan is the ceremony in which the father of the bride gives away his daughters hand in marriage to the bridegroom. The hastha milap involves the bride and the bridegroom holding hands and taking the mangalpheras around the sacred fire and the saptapadi is the ritual in which the bride and the bridegroom make seven vows to each other as they take seven steps together.
9. Saubhagyavalti bhava - Once the wedding vows are over, seven married women whisper good wishes in the right ear of the bride. They are meant to be giving her good advice for her married life.
10. Chero pakaryo - To relieve the serious atmosphere, this ritual has the groom catching the pallu of his mother in law asking for gifts and favors.
After the wedding ceremony is complete the bride is sent off with her new husband and is welcomed in the groom’s house in a ceremony called Ghar ni Laxmi.
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About ViVa listing & Top 10 Gujarati Wedding Rituals
About ViVa listing & Top 10 Gujarati Wedding Rituals
Gujarati weddings are known to be colorful and zestful. Like each and every Hindu wedding, the Gujarati wedding also has rituals that are carried out before the wedding, on the wedding day and after the wedding rituals have been completed. The atmosphere in a Gujarati wedding is always vivacious, vibrant and lively. The main Gujarati wedding rituals are listed below:
1. Mandap mahurat and Griha shaanti - These are two pujas that are performed at the bride’s house and the bridegroom’s house separately. The mandap mahurat is performed to ward away negative spirits and bring good luck and prosperity to the newly wedded couple. The griha shaanti is a puja that is performed to ensure that a happy married life for the couple-to-be. It is at this time that an auspicious time and date for the wedding is decided by a priest.
2. Garba - No Gujarati wedding is complete without a garba ceremony. Garba is performed a few nights before the wedding day and the families of the bride and the bridegroom come together to perform raas or dance with dandiya sticks to wedding songs. This is a time of fun and frolic before the more serious wedding rituals start.
3. Pithi - The pithi is also performed at the home of the bride and bridegroom separately. The bride and bridegroom are anointed with a paste made of turmeric and essential oils to make the skin beautiful and glowing.
4. Ponkvu - The Gujarati wedding actually begins with the arrival of the bridegroom and the welcome of the bridegroom by the bride’s mother. The welcome also includes a mirthful event where the bride’s mother tries to grab the bridegroom’s nose, symbolically implying that the bridegroom had to rub his nose at the bride’s house to ask for her hand in marriage.
5. Jaimala - The Gujarati jaimala ceremony involves a formal introduction between the bride and the bridegroom. Initially the bridegroom is on a higher platform and then later on equal footing.
6. Madhuparka - A ceremony that is meant to make the bridegroom feel like a king, this ritual involves washing the groom’s feet and given honey and milk.
7. Kanya agamana - The bride is brought to the mandap by her maternal uncle and antarpat (curtain between the bride and the bridegroom) is slowly lowered so that the rituals can begin.
8. Kanyadaan, Hastha milap, Mangalpheras and Saptapadi - The rituals at the mandap start with the Sanskrit shlokas being recited by the pundit. The kanyadaan is the ceremony in which the father of the bride gives away his daughters hand in marriage to the bridegroom. The hastha milap involves the bride and the bridegroom holding hands and taking the mangalpheras around the sacred fire and the saptapadi is the ritual in which the bride and the bridegroom make seven vows to each other as they take seven steps together.
9. Saubhagyavalti bhava - Once the wedding vows are over, seven married women whisper good wishes in the right ear of the bride. They are meant to be giving her good advice for her married life.
10. Chero pakaryo - To relieve the serious atmosphere, this ritual has the groom catching the pallu of his mother in law asking for gifts and favors.
After the wedding ceremony is complete the bride is sent off with her new husband and is welcomed in the groom’s house in a ceremony called Ghar ni Laxmi.
1. Mandap mahurat and Griha shaanti - These are two pujas that are performed at the bride’s house and the bridegroom’s house separately. The mandap mahurat is performed to ward away negative spirits and bring good luck and prosperity to the newly wedded couple. The griha shaanti is a puja that is performed to ensure that a happy married life for the couple-to-be. It is at this time that an auspicious time and date for the wedding is decided by a priest.
2. Garba - No Gujarati wedding is complete without a garba ceremony. Garba is performed a few nights before the wedding day and the families of the bride and the bridegroom come together to perform raas or dance with dandiya sticks to wedding songs. This is a time of fun and frolic before the more serious wedding rituals start.
3. Pithi - The pithi is also performed at the home of the bride and bridegroom separately. The bride and bridegroom are anointed with a paste made of turmeric and essential oils to make the skin beautiful and glowing.
4. Ponkvu - The Gujarati wedding actually begins with the arrival of the bridegroom and the welcome of the bridegroom by the bride’s mother. The welcome also includes a mirthful event where the bride’s mother tries to grab the bridegroom’s nose, symbolically implying that the bridegroom had to rub his nose at the bride’s house to ask for her hand in marriage.
5. Jaimala - The Gujarati jaimala ceremony involves a formal introduction between the bride and the bridegroom. Initially the bridegroom is on a higher platform and then later on equal footing.
6. Madhuparka - A ceremony that is meant to make the bridegroom feel like a king, this ritual involves washing the groom’s feet and given honey and milk.
7. Kanya agamana - The bride is brought to the mandap by her maternal uncle and antarpat (curtain between the bride and the bridegroom) is slowly lowered so that the rituals can begin.
8. Kanyadaan, Hastha milap, Mangalpheras and Saptapadi - The rituals at the mandap start with the Sanskrit shlokas being recited by the pundit. The kanyadaan is the ceremony in which the father of the bride gives away his daughters hand in marriage to the bridegroom. The hastha milap involves the bride and the bridegroom holding hands and taking the mangalpheras around the sacred fire and the saptapadi is the ritual in which the bride and the bridegroom make seven vows to each other as they take seven steps together.
9. Saubhagyavalti bhava - Once the wedding vows are over, seven married women whisper good wishes in the right ear of the bride. They are meant to be giving her good advice for her married life.
10. Chero pakaryo - To relieve the serious atmosphere, this ritual has the groom catching the pallu of his mother in law asking for gifts and favors.
After the wedding ceremony is complete the bride is sent off with her new husband and is welcomed in the groom’s house in a ceremony called Ghar ni Laxmi.
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About Gujarati Culture & ViVa Service
About Gujarati Culture & ViVa Service
The Gujarati community reflects unbounded enthusiasm in the affairs of matrimonial alliance. Gujarati’s are known to exhibit adaptability, energy, and material progress, without sacrificing their traditional identity or essential simplicity in their matrimonial alliances. Gujarati matrimonial adhere to certain principles and practice, which reveal their deep-rooted sense of belonging to the Indian Community.
Weddings are a grand affair but Indian marriages are characterized by elaborate rituals and traditions where the festivities are celebrated over a span of a week. India is a land of diversity so every region follows its own culture and traditions. Gujarat is one such region where marriages are colorful and bright with lots of music and dance. The wedding ceremony among Gujarati’s is held in the morning and finishes before night. Gujarati weddings are amalgamation of colors, dance and traditions.
Gujarati matrimony, witness the brides and groom wearing such attires which portrays the richness of their culture. People in Gujarat love wearing rainbow colors in their wedding celebrations. Gujarati bride mostly choose to wear a saree that is draped in the proper Gujarati style. There are two basic types of bridal sarees, one is known as Panetar, a white saree with red bandhini border and other style is known as Gharchola, a red traditional Bandhini saree crisscrossed with woven gold squares, enclosing the motifs. The colors that are mostly preferred are red which is the most auspicious color for Gujarati’s as well as old rose, peach, yellow and jade green with zari border are fast gaining popularity and wore by modern brides. Designer bridal lehngas are also the desired wedding dress.
Thus, wedding is an occasion that every individual dreams about wishing for a perfect wedding and looking at their best. In this busy and fast moving world nobody has time to look at your personal requirements. Today’s young generation don’t attend family functions and gatherings as often in the good old days. Earlier arrange marriage was easier because of joint families and smaller communities. Now with nuclear families and little time, individual demands and expectations have risen and it is becoming very difficult to find the right life partner. ViVa is here to take care of all your requirements of finding a life partner.
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Dressing of Gujarati Wedding & ViVa listing
Dressing of Gujarati Wedding & ViVa listing
The state of Gujarat in India is rich in culture and heritage and hence wedding sin Gujarat are strongly bound to the roots of the culture and traditions. Right from the rituals followed to the attire worn, every aspect of a Gujarati marriage reflect the tradition prevalent in the state. People in the Gujarat adore themselves with colorful attires in weddings celebrations. Gujarati wedding attire exhibits glimpses of their rich culture. Talking about the Gujarati wedding bridal wear, most Gujarati girls choose to wear a sari that is draped in the proper Gujarati style, while the groom is mostly seen in dhoti kurta, the traditional wedding attire. In short, Gujarati marriage is a classic example of ethnicity, in which people dress up in beautiful rainbow colors.
For Bride: Ethnicity is the key, when it comes to Gujarati wedding attire for the bride. Traditionally, saree has been the ideal ethnic dress for a bride, draped in a Gujarati style, coupled with traditional jewelry pieces, in a Gujarati wedding. Talking about traditional Gujarati saree, there are two basic types - the Panetar, a white sari with red bandhini border and the Gharchola, traditional red bandhini sari crisscrossed with woven gold squares, enclosing bandhini motifs. Though red is considered as the most auspicious color for the bride, with the changing times, contemporary color and designs have become hot favorite option. Traditional bandhini saris in old rose, jade green, peach etc. with zari borders are making way as the most picked bridal wear. Designer bridal lehangas available in different shades are gaining momentum as well. Stylish and chic looking, these lehangas are luring more and more girls into buying them for the special day of their lives.
For Groom: In a traditional Gujarati marriage, grooms opt for dhoti kurta. Cream, fawn and lemon yellow are the most preferred color choice for the groom. To spice up the look, he can also wear a red colored Bandhej dupatta around his neck. However, in the present times, traditional attire is giving way to the modern styled attire. The main effect of this is seen in metropolitan cities, wherein the traditional ethnic clothing has taken a little back stage. More and more men prefer exploring the western wear category. Formal suits have become the ideal choice of the town. As such, for the modern men, the fashion designers are coming up with designer Gujarati wedding bridegroom wear, such as indo western kurta pyjamas, so that traditional and ethnic wears continue to dominate the wedding scene.
For Groom: In a traditional Gujarati marriage, grooms opt for dhoti kurta. Cream, fawn and lemon yellow are the most preferred color choice for the groom. To spice up the look, he can also wear a red colored Bandhej dupatta around his neck. However, in the present times, traditional attire is giving way to the modern styled attire. The main effect of this is seen in metropolitan cities, wherein the traditional ethnic clothing has taken a little back stage. More and more men prefer exploring the western wear category. Formal suits have become the ideal choice of the town. As such, for the modern men, the fashion designers are coming up with designer Gujarati wedding bridegroom wear, such as indo western kurta pyjamas, so that traditional and ethnic wears continue to dominate the wedding scene.
ViVa Listing is a one-stop wedding directory to help you find wedding Services and professionals to meet your needs. This is a platform created for all the businesses. Any person who has a business and is relevant to the marriage or matrimonial category can list their business here.
For a one stop shop wedding directory visit http://www.vivathematchmaker.com/listing/listings.php for more details.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
ViVa listing & Gujarati Wedding
Varied and colorful mood of Gujarat is well manifested in every Gujarati wedding. Gujarat is a state where people proudly possess their rich cultural heritage. All the festivals and social occasions of Gujarat are the manifestation of the liveliness and enthusiasm of the state and its people. The traditional weddings of the state are witness to that very charm which delights everyone. A traditional Gujarati marriage involves several rituals and traditions on the part of both the girl and the boy. The complete proceeding of Gujarati wedding may be categorized into pre-wedding rituals, wedding rituals and post-wedding rituals. Some of the highlights of a Gujarati marriage are mentioned below:
Gujarati Wedding: Pre-wedding rituals:
Mandap Mahurat
People of Gujarat are believed to be very conservative in their religious out-look. For this reason, all their auspicious occasions start with pujas and seeking of blessings from gods. Mandap Mahurat is one of the most important rituals which take place before the actual day of marriage commences. The religious ritual is performed to seek blessings of Lord Ganesha a few days prior to the wedding. Through Mandap Mahurat which is performed in the respective houses of the bride and the groom, it is meant that Lord Ganesha would take away all the obstacles on the way of the bride and the bridegroom.
Gujarat Wedding: Actual Wedding Rituals:Kanya Daan
Kanya Daan holds key place among all the rituals performed on the day of a Gujarati wedding. This ritual is conducted by an acharya in front of a sacred fire. Bride's parents who perform the kanya daan keep their hands folded. This act symbolizes the hope that the bridegroom would take care of their daughter. As part of the ritual, the parents of the bride also wash the feet of their son-in-law. The act has an undertone that the parents of the bride are considering their son-in-law as Lord Vishnu and they are handing over their daughter who is supposed to be Goddess Lakhshmi.
Other rituals which follow on the day of a Gujarati wedding include:
Antarpaat , Madhuparka, Hasta Milap, Pheras , Saptapadi
Gujarat Wedding: Post-wedding Rituals:
The post-wedding rituals of a traditional Gujarati wedding include:
Saubhagyavati Bhava , Vida, Reception, Ghar Nu Laxmi , Aeki-Beki
The Saubhagyavati Bhava is followed just before the bridegroom prepares to leave with his bride. During this ritual, the elderly women of the bride's household whisper the words of blessing into the right ear of the groom. This ritual is immediately followed by Vidai or farewell. The parents and the relatives of the bride bid her farewell with heavy hearts and she is made to sit in a specially decorated car with her husband.
ViVa Listing is a one-stop wedding directory to help you find wedding Services and professionals to meet your needs. This is a platform created for all the businesses. Any person who has a business and is relevant to the marriage or matrimonial category can list their business here.
For a one stop shop wedding directory visit http://www.vivathematchmaker.com/listing/listings.php for more details.
Friday, February 11, 2011
The Right Relationship Can Happen & ViVa Service
The Right Relationship Can Happen & ViVa Service
Selecting the right woman may be the most important and life altering decision you will make. This choice determines the level of your future happiness within the relationship. No man wants to second guess his choice of marriage partner and have a nagging feeling that he settled for someone less than his idea of the right person. Everyone wants to be unquestionably in love, without regrets. A man of character and honor will attract the most amazing woman over the man of material wealth and questionable character to attract and marry an amazing woman begins with you. By developing the following qualities in yourself, you will discover the key to living an abundant and personally fulfilling life with the love of your life. Every man has the ability to attract marriage into his life, but deep down, most men seek that amazing woman, the "one" who makes life meaningful.
1) Generosity of your time and attention.An amazing woman will be strongly attracted to a man who freely and willingly shares his time with her. She knows you are focused on your career, but remember that life is all about love - not how many material goals you attain, how far you go in your company or landing the next big deal. She wants your undivided attention when she's sharing these personal dreams with you. When you give your attention to her, you instill a feeling of worthiness.
2) Making her your priority in life.
By being generous with your time and attention, you convey a sense of security and belief that she is your main priority in life. It is your responsibility within the relationship to build her confidence up, not tear her down. When her self-esteem is high, she will in turn have the capacity to shower you with her love, attention, devotion and time.
3) Love of family and friends.An amazing woman wants to share her joy and happiness with family and friends alike. A man who treats his family and friends with respect, loyalty and love knows the importance of relationships and how they enrich and enhance life.
4) Trustworthiness.She wants to know that you will be there during all times, not just the times when everything is going well. An amazing woman values the relationship and friendship qualities of sincerity and trustworthiness. Trust takes time to develop and by being a man of your word you are building the foundation for a solid relationship.
5) Positive attitude.
An amazing woman is attracted to a man with positive energy. A man who can align his thoughts, words and actions is someone who is not self-centered. An amazing woman is attracted to a man who backs his positive words with action. He does not wear his feelings on his shoulder or allows every little perceived slight get under his skin and ruin his whole day. He does not get mad every time he gets in the car and encounters bad drivers. He does not go around believing that the world is against him. He knows how to pick his battles and stands up for his beliefs without creating strife for no reason at all.
6) Respect and honor.
1) Generosity of your time and attention.An amazing woman will be strongly attracted to a man who freely and willingly shares his time with her. She knows you are focused on your career, but remember that life is all about love - not how many material goals you attain, how far you go in your company or landing the next big deal. She wants your undivided attention when she's sharing these personal dreams with you. When you give your attention to her, you instill a feeling of worthiness.
2) Making her your priority in life.
By being generous with your time and attention, you convey a sense of security and belief that she is your main priority in life. It is your responsibility within the relationship to build her confidence up, not tear her down. When her self-esteem is high, she will in turn have the capacity to shower you with her love, attention, devotion and time.
3) Love of family and friends.An amazing woman wants to share her joy and happiness with family and friends alike. A man who treats his family and friends with respect, loyalty and love knows the importance of relationships and how they enrich and enhance life.
4) Trustworthiness.She wants to know that you will be there during all times, not just the times when everything is going well. An amazing woman values the relationship and friendship qualities of sincerity and trustworthiness. Trust takes time to develop and by being a man of your word you are building the foundation for a solid relationship.
5) Positive attitude.
An amazing woman is attracted to a man with positive energy. A man who can align his thoughts, words and actions is someone who is not self-centered. An amazing woman is attracted to a man who backs his positive words with action. He does not wear his feelings on his shoulder or allows every little perceived slight get under his skin and ruin his whole day. He does not get mad every time he gets in the car and encounters bad drivers. He does not go around believing that the world is against him. He knows how to pick his battles and stands up for his beliefs without creating strife for no reason at all.
6) Respect and honor.
7) Shared faith.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Gujarati Wedding Rituals & ViVa Service
Gujarati Wedding Rituals & ViVa Service
Gujarati Wedding is one of the most interesting wedding ceremonies in India. Like other Indian Wedding Ceremonies, the Gujarati Wedding Ceremony is full of several traditional rituals and customs. These traditional customs hold a deep meaning and regard for the Gujarati families. Performed with a great pomp and show, the Gujarati Wedding Ceremonies are vibrant and amusing. Generally held at night, the typical wedding affairs take almost an entire night to wrap up. The Wedding ceremony is followed by Ashirwaad and Vidai. Here is the systematic list of the traditional rituals in a Gujarati Marriage.
Ponkvu: The arrival of the groom and his family is called Ponkvu. It is actually the official beginning of the Gujarati wedding. The groom is welcomed by his mother-in-law by aarti. She also playfully tries to grab his nose at the entrance. This tradition is basically meant for an amusing welcome.
Jaimala: Jaimala is the formal introduction of bride and groom on a stage. It involves the exchange of garlands between the bride and the groom twice.
Madhuparka: After the Jaimala, Madhuparka ceremony is performed. In the Madhuparka ceremony, groom's feet are washed to make feel special, cared and superior. Also, he is given honey and milk to drink as a token of love. While this ceremony is going on, the bride's sisters try to steal the groom's shoes, known as 'Juta Churai'.
Kanya Agamana: Kanya Agamana is the beginning of the marriage on the serious note with the traditional customs and rituals solemnized by a Pundit. At the Mandap, there is an antarpaat (curtain) which separates her from her groom. As the Pundit begins chanting the mantras, the antarpaat is lowered and the couple exchanges garlands in front of the sacred fire.
Kanya Daan:One of the most important wedding rituals, Kanya daan is followed right after Knaya Agamana. It is a ceremony, in which the bride's father washes the groom's feet and gives his daughter's hand to him in the hope that he will take good care of her. Kanya daan is performed in front of the sacred fire, facilitating the pious union of the boy and girl.
Hasta Milap: Hasta Milap ceremony performed after Kanya Daan has a lot of significance. It involves the tying of the groom's scarf or shawl to the bride's sari. The tying of knot and the joined hands of the couple are symbolic of the meeting of two hearts and souls. The acharya or the priest chants mantras and seeks the blessings of Goddess Laxmi and Parvatiji for the couple.
Madhuparka: After the Jaimala, Madhuparka ceremony is performed. In the Madhuparka ceremony, groom's feet are washed to make feel special, cared and superior. Also, he is given honey and milk to drink as a token of love. While this ceremony is going on, the bride's sisters try to steal the groom's shoes, known as 'Juta Churai'.
Kanya Agamana: Kanya Agamana is the beginning of the marriage on the serious note with the traditional customs and rituals solemnized by a Pundit. At the Mandap, there is an antarpaat (curtain) which separates her from her groom. As the Pundit begins chanting the mantras, the antarpaat is lowered and the couple exchanges garlands in front of the sacred fire.
Kanya Daan:One of the most important wedding rituals, Kanya daan is followed right after Knaya Agamana. It is a ceremony, in which the bride's father washes the groom's feet and gives his daughter's hand to him in the hope that he will take good care of her. Kanya daan is performed in front of the sacred fire, facilitating the pious union of the boy and girl.
Hasta Milap: Hasta Milap ceremony performed after Kanya Daan has a lot of significance. It involves the tying of the groom's scarf or shawl to the bride's sari. The tying of knot and the joined hands of the couple are symbolic of the meeting of two hearts and souls. The acharya or the priest chants mantras and seeks the blessings of Goddess Laxmi and Parvatiji for the couple.
Mangalpheras: After Hasta Milap, Mangal Pheras are performed. Mangal Pheras are rounds that the couple takes around the sacred fire, as the priest chants mantras. In Gujarati marriage, there are four mangal pheras, which represent "Dharma", "Artha", "Kama" and "Moksha".
Saptapadi, Saubhagyavati Bhava, Chero Pakaryo.The Chero Pakaryo is an exclusive Gujarati custom. It is a kind of amusement after the serious traditional ritual.
Shubh Ashirwaad: After all the wedding rituals are over, the couple seeks the blessing of every senior member of the family present at the marriage.
Saptapadi, Saubhagyavati Bhava, Chero Pakaryo.The Chero Pakaryo is an exclusive Gujarati custom. It is a kind of amusement after the serious traditional ritual.
Shubh Ashirwaad: After all the wedding rituals are over, the couple seeks the blessing of every senior member of the family present at the marriage.
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Traditional Indian Marriages to Online Matrimonial & ViVa Service
Traditional Indian Marriages to Online Matrimonial & ViVa Service
Traditional India has a long history of finding bride grooms with parents’ choice. But with the advancement of technology, Indian young generation have changed there mind from eastern culture marriages to western culture dating but with East Indian touch. So Matrimonial issues are now online. Indian brides and grooms looking for future life partner or soul mate to marry they go to online websites. Online matrimonial and matchmaking got big popularity because of its easy and simple approach to everyone who is looking for best life partner bride or groom. By searching different kinds of online matrimonial website you can read thousands of success stories which give us the idea who successful is searching compatible and suitable match for brides and grooms. It is not like traditional arranged marriages. Online matrimonial and matchmaking give you big variety of choice and tools to search and matchmaking. Before you start sharing your idea to your expected partner you can make your privacy secure. When you feel it is secure to share your ideas with your future partner you can step forward step wise step. Best thing is that you can chat online send different kind of stuff like photos, videos, email and greeting depends on the matrimonial website you are searching what kind of tools they provide.
On the internet large number of websites provides matrimonial services but not all of them have enough databases of bride grooms or choice of search. Before you start googling one of the website you can get good information about matrimonial search is Shaadi matrimonial service provider. Every matrimonial website has their own membership options. Some are cheap, some are expensive, some websites offer free matrimonial services. But by paying small amount of money you can get access to wide variety of matrimonial search and tools to find suitable soul mate life partner. Almost all matrimonial websites provide search by religion (all popular Worldwide religions Hindu, Jain,), by languages (basic popular Indian languages like Hindi, Gujarati and international language English etc.). Matrimonial website provide search to find life partner in local cities Mumbai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai Bangalore, Pune, Ahmadabad, Hyderabad, Chandigarh etc. To make search narrower you can search by profession doctor, engineer, teacher etc. So that is why online matrimonial websites in India are gaining hue popularity and traditional arrange marriages are not fading but converting into love marriages by the help of online Indian matrimonial websites.
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Hindu Wedding Marriage Ceremonies & ViVa Pillars
Hindu Wedding Marriage Ceremonies & ViVa Pillars
A wedding (also called Shaadi, Lagna, Vivah, Subh-Vivah and Marriage) is the ceremony in which two people are united in marriage. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes. Most wedding ceremonies involve an exchange of wedding vows by the couple, presentation of a ring or rings, and a public proclamation of marriage by an authority figure or religious leader. Special wedding garments are often worn, and the ceremony is followed by a wedding reception. Music, poetry, prayer or readings from Scripture may also be incorporated in the ceremonyThe Hindu wedding ceremony (Indian marriage ceremony) is an intricate weave of Vedic scripture, folklore, and family traditions. Though the ceremony itself is solemn as it commemorates marriage, one of the sixteen sacraments, the occasion is joyous, colorful, and festive as family and friends gather to celebrate this sacred rite. It is house holder stage where in man and woman unites to become husband and wife to assist each other in performance of their religious and social duties. It is not meant to satisfy individual physical needs but is regarded as a means to spiritual glory, a necessity to develop lineage a necessary link between dead past and unborn future that must come alive. It is a lifelong commitment of one husband and one wife. Here if you make sacrifice it is not towards and individual it is sacrifice to the permanent relationship.
It is a partnership between two souls who have been put on earth to pursue an ideal life of Nobility, Virtue, Righteousness, and Divine Perfection. During the ceremony, the priest chants Sanskrit mantras set in writing more than 35 centuries ago. These vows unite the bride and groom's two souls so soundly, that after marriage though their bodies remain as two, their souls merge and unite harmoniously as one. Further, this ceremony not only unites Bride and Groom, but ties their two families together for generations to come.
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