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Welcome to KnotsbyAMP, your trusted partner in capturing the essence of your Marathi wedding. Our experienced team of photographers and videographers specialize in creating timeless memories of your special day. With a deep understanding of Maharashtrian wedding traditions and customs, we ensure that every precious moment is beautifully documented.
Marathi Wedding Stories
Marathi weddings are a rich tapestry of traditions and customs, each ceremony steeped in cultural significance and symbolism. From vibrant pre-wedding rites to the grand culmination of the wedding day, these rituals reflect the deep heritage of Maharashtra. Here’s a look at some of the most cherished Marathi wedding rituals.
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Marathi Wedding Traditions
Marathi weddings are a rich tapestry of traditions and customs, each ceremony steeped in cultural significance and symbolism. From vibrant pre-wedding rites to the grand culmination of the wedding day, these rituals reflect the deep heritage of Maharashtra
Pre Wedding Rituals
Lagnacha Bedior: The Wedding Invitation
Lagnacha Bedior is a traditional Marathi custom where the wedding invitation is sent out to family and friends. This ritual is a formal announcement of the upcoming wedding and is often accompanied by the distribution of a sweet treat, symbolizing the joy and celebration of the occasion. The invitation usually includes details of the wedding date, time, and venue.
Muhurat Karane: The Auspicious Timing
Muhurat Karane is a ritual where the family consults an astrologer to determine the most auspicious time (muhurat) for the wedding ceremonies. This timing is believed to bring prosperity and success to the couple’s marriage. The muhurat is carefully chosen to ensure that all wedding rituals are performed at a propitious time.
Halad Chadavane:
Halad Chadavane is a traditional ritual where turmeric paste is applied to the bride and groom. This ceremony, performed separately at their respective homes, is believed to purify and beautify the couple. The application of turmeric is also considered a symbol of prosperity and good health.
Ganpati Puja: The Ganesh Worship
Ganpati Puja is performed to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesh, the remover of obstacles. This ritual is conducted before the wedding ceremonies to ensure that everything proceeds smoothly. The family offers prayers and performs aarti to invoke Lord Ganesh’s blessings for a successful wedding.
Sakhar Puda: The Sweet Celebration
Sakhar Puda is a pre-wedding ceremony where the bride’s family offers a sweet gift (sakhar puda) to the groom’s family. This gesture signifies the sweetness and auspiciousness of the upcoming marriage. The ritual involves exchanging sweets and blessings, marking the official start of the wedding celebrations.
Kelvan: The Pre-Wedding Feast
Kelvan is a pre-wedding ritual where the bride’s family hosts a special meal for the groom’s family. This ceremony is a way of showing hospitality and respect, and it strengthens the bond between the two families. The meal is often a grand affair with traditional Marathi dishes and is enjoyed by all attendees.
Chura Ceremony: The Bangles Ritual
The Chura Ceremony involves the bride’s maternal uncle placing a set of bangles (chura) on her wrists. This ritual signifies the bride’s transition into married life and is accompanied by blessings from the family. The bangles are traditionally red and white, symbolizing auspiciousness and prosperity.
Seeman Puja: The Groom’s Ritual
Seeman Puja is a ritual performed at the groom’s home where he is honored and prayed for. The groom is treated with special respect and given blessings to ensure a happy and prosperous married life. This ceremony is a way of preparing the groom for his new life with his bride
Wedding Rituals
Antarpat: The Curtain Ceremony
Antarpat is a significant ritual where a decorative curtain separates the bride and groom during the wedding ceremony. The curtain is gradually removed as the couple exchanges their vows, symbolizing their union. This ritual adds a traditional touch to the ceremony and is an important part of the Marathi wedding.
Kanyadaan: The Giving Away of the Bride
Kanyadaan is a poignant ritual where the bride’s father gives her hand to the groom, entrusting him with her care and well-being. This emotional moment marks the bride’s transition from her parental home to her new life with her husband. The ritual is accompanied by sacred prayers and blessings.
Saptapadi: The Seven Steps
Saptapadi involves the bride and groom taking seven steps around the sacred fire, each step representing a vow and a promise for their future together. This ritual is central to the Marathi wedding and symbolizes the couple’s commitment to each other and their shared responsibilities.
Varat: The Groom’s Departure
Varat is a ritual where the groom departs from the bride’s home after the wedding ceremonies. This moment marks the end of the wedding celebrations and the beginning of the couple’s new life together. The groom is usually accompanied by his family and friends as he heads to his new home with his bride.
Sankalp: The Vow Taking
Sankalp is a ritual where the bride and groom take a vow before the sacred fire (agni). They make promises to each other regarding their future life together and seek blessings for a harmonious marriage. This ceremony signifies their commitment to each other and to their marital responsibilities.
Lajahoma: The Rice Offering
Lajahoma is a ritual where the bride offers a handful of rice to the groom as a symbol of her commitment and support. This ceremony signifies the bride’s willingness to provide sustenance and care for her husband. The ritual is performed with traditional prayers and blessings.
Karmasamapti: The Completion of Duties
Karmasamapti is a ritual where the couple completes certain ceremonial duties, symbolizing their readiness to embark on their new life together. This ceremony involves performing various rituals and prayers to mark the successful completion of the wedding ceremonies.
Grihapravesh: The Homecoming
Grihapravesh is the ritual where the bride is welcomed into her new home. This ceremony involves performing aarti (a traditional Hindu ritual of worship) and other welcoming rituals to honor and accept the bride into her new family. It marks the start of her new life with her husband and his family.
In a Marathi wedding, traditional practices such as the Lagna Mandap and Saptapadi are meticulously followed to honor spiritual and cultural values, signifying the sacred bond between the bride and groom. The ceremonies, including the Halad Chadavane and Kanyadaan, reflect the rich heritage and deep-rooted customs of the Marathi community.
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