Indian weddings are an extravagant celebration. It’s a special occasion for both the bride and groom as it’s the milestone for both of them to the beginning of the life’s new journey. The wedding ceremonies in India consist of assorted traditions and rituals, starting from the pre-wedding ceremonies and ending in the post-wedding ceremonies. After performing several pre-wedding rituals successfully, many of the ceremonies are still left known as the post-wedding ceremonies. Besides the main wedding ceremony, the post-wedding ceremonies comprise Juta Churai, Vidaai, Dwar Rukai, Grah Pravesh, Kangna khulai, fish the ring, Muh Dikhai, God Baithai, and reception.
Vidaai Ceremony- The emotional Vidaai ceremony is taken place at the bride’s home or at the wedding venue. The Vidaai ceremony is called by the name of the Departure of Barat along with the Bride. This post wedding ritual is perhaps the most emotional ritual in the list of post-wedding rites and rituals in India. During this ceremony, the bride leaves her parents house and takes the road leading to her husband’s house. Family and relatives bid farewell to their lovely daughter with teary eyes and showers blessings on her for her upcoming life and future.
Dwar Rukai– After the arrival of newly wed-couples completing all the wedding customs, sister’s of the groom stopped their brother at the entrance and asks a gift from him in order to allow their brother with his newlywed wife to enter in the lovely house.
Grah Pravesh- Post wedding ceremonies are the requisite part of every traditional Indian wedding. Followed by Dwar Rukai, comes the auspicious moment of Grah Pravesh in which the bride (regarded as a goddess Laxmi) enters her husband’s home for the very first time.The bride is greeted by her mother-in-law with Aarti and Tilak during this ritual. Then the bride enters the house after gently kicking a pot filled with rice and hence enters with her right foot first as the left foot considers inauspicious.
Mooh Dikhai– After entering the house, the bride gets introduced to the groom’s family members. Every member and relatives of the family offer the bride blessings along with the gifts as a sign of Shagun. The Shagun could be a jewelry of Gold and Diamond, saree, money and other useful items as the token of love.
Untying the Knot- Untying the Knot or Kangna Khulai rasam is a post-wedding game which helps to predict the future relationship and bonding of the ‘just married couple’. The newlywed bride can use her both hands to untying the knot while the husband can use only one hand.
God Baithai – This post-wedding ritual is a fun treat to watch. In this ritual, the brother of the husband sit in the lap of her newlywed Bhabhi and will stand from her lap if she will give him some gift or money as a token of love. It is one of the most significant rituals.
Fish the ring– This post-wedding ritual is filled with fun, hoot, giggles, and laughter. The newlywed couple has to find the ring from the container full of flowers, milk, water and other items while performing this ritual. Whosever will find the ring first will rule in the relationship of husband and wife.
After the sentimental and emotional departure of the bride in an embellished Doli or vehicle, these post-wedding rituals are filled with fun and enthusiasm for everyone and comes as a fun-filled respite for your lovely new Bahu or Bhabhi as well when she comes home. Do make sure to make her feel special and welcome her with open arms in her new home and be a part of Shubh Vivah and religious wedding customs of India.