Unique Marriage Rituals from these Indian States we Bet you Didn’t Know!

If you think your community has the most unique or unusual marriage rituals, well, hold on! In this country full of diversity, rich culture, and rituals, uniqueness finds its way through almost all communities in various states. Don’t believe us? Then, check out these unique rituals of marriage that underline the diversity of rituals in India.

Curtain ritual of Maharashtra

A very important ritual followed in Maharashtra is the Antarpat ritual, which has a deep significance for the Marathi community. This practice calls for a silk or cotton curtain to be held between the bride and groom as the priest recites the mantras (mangalashtakas). The curtain hinders the views first until the auspicious moment when it is lowered, making the bride and groom see each other in the wedding for the first time. Reportedly, the ritual signifies how they had separate lives before marriage, which is united at the wedding, with the ritual marking a new journey.

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Do grooms also depart? In Andhra/Tamil Nadu, yes!

Kashi Yatra is a light-hearted departure of the groom in certain communities of South India. In this ritual, the groom acts as if they have discarded their wedding plans to set out on a journey to Kashi to become a saint or scholar! This leads to a playful act by the bride’s father and brother, urging the groom to change his mind. The groom is then welcomed with the fans and umbrellas when they reach the stages or Mandaps! 

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 Fish release?

In one of the most unique rituals followed in Manipur, Nga Thaba is usually the last ritual to be performed in the wedding. In this, two women belonging to both the bride's and groom's families let loose two fish in the water! The meaning behind the act is about the marriage of the bride and groom, with the implication that if they swim harmoniously, it is considered that the couple will have a happy married life. Harmony and companionship in marriage remain at the core of this ritual. 

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Can Ganga be invited to the wedding? 

It is a blessing ritual in West Bengal whereby, in some Bengali weddings, women from the bride's family rise at dawn to put forward an invitation to the sacred Ganges River to bless their daughter. It is an age-old custom where the aarti plate is also prepared with sweets and incense before going to the riverbank. 

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Musical celebration which knows no end!

One of the awaited rituals at some of the Kashmiri weddings is the Wanvun! In this, a house is scrubbed clean, and the Livun is performed before the night. After that, every night till the wedding, the women gather to sing traditional Kashmiri songs referred to as Wanvun. The colourful attire along with the rhythmic sounds of Tumbaknaer, which is an ancient percussion instrument. But there is an addition to the Kashmiri food culture, the Kashmiri noon chai is served in the sessions too!

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Tomatina in Uttar Pradesh?

You heard it right! In some areas of Uttar Pradesh, there exists a fun ritual of showering tomatoes at the groom’s family in place of rose petals. This old tradition is based on the belief that a love affair has to be started like this and by making noise, and that an affair started unfortunately will end in a happy wedding! 

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