Maratha Marriage Ceremony Traditions
Weddings are a celebration of love and commitment, and can also be a celebration of the couple’s religion and culture. One such ceremony that you might not be so familiar with? A Hindu wedding ceremony. Whether you’re invited as a guest, attending as a member of the wedding party, or are simply curious, there are a few of the Hindu wedding rituals and traditions you should expect to see. Sagai Sa gai or Engagement is on e of the vital pre-wedding ceremonies. Sagai is traditionally held at the maratha bridegroom's home where the family members and friends of both the bride and the bridegroom are invited for the ceremony. He then fills the palla with sweets and dry fruits, and presents the bridegroom with a gold Kara, some money and/or other gifts like a watch or a gold chain . This is the first official introduction between the maratha bride & maratha groom as well as their families. Mehndi Mehndi, also known as henna, is a paste associated w...