Punjabi Weddings – Lively and Vibrant

No other person is as jovial as a Punjabi is. They are known for their larger than life celebrations. They love being vivacious, extravagant and how can they forget being ostentatious when it comes to weddings. It’s not just wedding time but time for Papa Ji’s to flaunt their wealth by spending lavish amount of money, it’s time for aunty ji’s to show off their gold jewellery, it’s time for cousins to prove the Punjabi DNA by dancing on the beats of dhol, it’s time for bhangra and all time favorite - The Naagin Dance and showering bank notes on dholwalas. Their weddings are full of razzle-dazzle and an important ingredient – daaru (alcohol) without which their wedding is like fish without water. Let’s have a sneak-peak at this vivaciously celebrated wedding and its rituals. Pre-Wedding Rituals Various rituals are performed before tying the bride and the groom in a sacred knot. These ceremonies hold an immense significance as they are considered to be auspicious and benevolent for the wedding. Most of the Pre-wedding rituals are very similar in case of both Hindu Punjabi Weddings and Sikh Punjabi Weddings. All these rituals are as piquant as the Punjabis and give them a reason for never ending celebrations. Roka: Roka literally means 'stop' which implies that both families have now stopped looking for a match for their son/daughter and it marks the beginning of their relationship. As soon as the couple nods to be together forever as a couple, Gurdaas (Punjabi prayer) is recited and gifts are exchanged. Roka is a small but a grand function after all Punjabis are hosting it. Gifts, sweets and dry fruits are exchanged marking the acceptance of both the families of the new relationship. Akhand Paath: In case of Sikh weddings, once the bride and groom declare their intent to marry each other, an akhand ... https://www.shimply.com/articles/punjabi-weddings-lively-and-vibrant/

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