FOR THE COUPLES WISHING TO TIE-KNOt IN INDIA, the indian way

Weddings in India are a perfect blend of serious rituals and customs along with other fun filled lighter moments. The traditional Indian wedding is a lengthy affair of 7-10 days. But for our guests, who fancy a colorful Indian wedding team Ashoka Holidays has planned an abridged version of it wherein all the important rituals and few interesting customs have been incorporated.  The role of the family and friends will be played by us and we promise to make you feel at home.

 

"You bring love for each other and a wish to wed the Indian way. Leave the rest to us."

 

THE kNOTTY INDIAN AFFAIR - 3 DAYS ITINERARY

You will be received on arrival at Jaipur. Check into the hotel for lunch & some rest. In the evening get ready for the Sangeet ceremony – an absolute musical entertainment. The ladies sing to the beats of a double headed hand drum, the songs that focus on the bride and the groom. The Bollywood numbers have also become the order of the day. Traditionally the ceremony is performed at the bride's house a few days before the wedding. In Sangeet Ceremony friends & family members from both sides meet each other and sing, dance along. This is followed by some refreshments.

1. "Atithi Devo Bhav" meaning "Guest is God"

2. Raksha Sutra a thread tied around the wrist for the well being of the wearer

3. Tilak vermillion on the forehead to welcome with the blessings of the God

INDIAN WEDDING GLOSSARY

or say the Indian wedding terms and conditions...

Barat: Royal and pompous wedding Procession from Groom’s Side with lights, band, music, dance and fireworks. Groom, upon Ghori, is the central character around whom all party.

Baratis: The guests who are part of the Barat, the wedding procession from groom’s side.

Doli: The palanquin, yesteryears alternative of car to carry the bride from her maternal home to her new home. Our guest couple (bride and groom) has the option to choose between the modern and the traditional

Dulha: The Groom. Also called and treated as ‘Narayan’ meaning ‘God Vishnu’

Dulhan: The Bride. Also called and treated as ‘Laxmi’ meaning ‘Goddess Laxmi’

Ghori: Mare. Well caparisoned for the occasion

Haldi and Chandan: Turmeric and Sandalwood respectively. Unripe turmeric and Sandalwood are applied on the faces and body of bride and groom. This homely face pack application is itself a custom with all elders contributing a little on the face of the bride and groom, the goddess and god for the occasion.

Jaimal: The exchange of garlands by the two – the bride and the groom. The moment of the evening.Kanyadan: Custom of giving of daughter to her man. Done by girl’s father by placing girl’s hand on the hand of her groom.

Lehenga: The flowing and flamboyant Trousseau which is a usual bridal wear

Mahila Sangeet: Ladies musical. The evening for music and entertainment by the ladies and for the ladies, however, mostly joined by all friends and family members.

Mehendi: literally Heena and the amazing designs thereof. The precise design is done on the palms, forearms and feet of the bride and only palms of the groom. A belief says the stronger or darker the color of mehendi on bride’s palms the more loving the husband is.

Mandap and Saat-Phere: The Sacred Fire and seven circumambulations around it, respectively, taken by the bride and groom, after having tied the knot, to the accompaniment of sacrosanct mantras (hymns) chanted by the priest

Mangalsutra: Sacred thread of vow and goodwill that husband puts around his wife’s neck.

Pundit Ji: Pundit is Priest. Ji is a Hindi suffix in honor of the person

Pooja:God Worship

Tilak: Vermilion mark applied on the forehead of the guests on reception or on the foreheads of the devotees and people attending worship..

                             CEREMONIES END AND JOURNEY BEGINS. 

WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY MARRIED LIFE !!