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The Funny Wedding Customs of India
Wedding marks the beginning of a new relationship not just between two individuals but also between two families and Indian wedding customs are not just sacred and fascinating but also fun.
Indian weddings are an occasion rich with traditions, bringing happy tidings to the family. The eclectic and some fun-filled rituals associated with it make for real memories. These rituals actually serve an essential social purpose of bonding between the two families and a sort of ice breaking between the couples.
With the wedding season upon us, let’s take a walk through some truly amusing Indian wedding traditions.
Shoe Hiding Game: An amusing tradition of several Hindu weddings and Parsi wedding is the stealing and hiding of groom’s shoes by the girls of the bride’s family. The girls after making wacky plans hide the shoe of the groom and the groom’s family tries to protect it. Usually the bridesmaids successfully steal the shoes, as it is a matter of their pride and honour. When the groom needs his shoes back, he and his family will have to pay off the girls to gets it back.
The Attacking Bride: The traditional toran bandana ritual of Rajasthan is a display of feminine strength. In olden days, the Rajput bride attacks the groom with a sword and if he is unable to duck it or gets an injury, he is considered unfit for her. Today it’s a mock play where the bride symbolically pokes a sword to his chest or at some places it is an all-out attack by the bride and her female relatives on the groom’s entourage with garlands of sweets.
Painful Pricks: A Gujarati groom will be subject to a painful ice breaking by the ladies of the bride’s family by getting his nose pinched! Earlier this was the privilege of the mother-in-law, but today all girls have free access to the noses of the groom and his friends! And in turn, the groom can retaliate by grabbing the pallu of their sarees and certain “compensation” needs to be paid and haggling for it.
Kaashi Yaatra: This is a fun- filled ceremony in Iyyengar, Telugu and Konkani weddings. The groom pretends to go on a Kaashi Yaatra (to celebrate bachelorhood) unshaven and holding an umbrella, bamboo fan and wearing slippers. The bride’s brothers and cousins stop him and request him to take the responsibility of a house hold which is accompanied with many fun filled moments
Pith ball test: Bengali couples play a pith ball game to test the strength of their bonding. Two pith balls- one representing the bride and another, the groom will be floated into a bucket of water. The water will be stirred fast then. On seeing the movement of the floating balls in the stirred water, they predict who will be leading and who will be following, or if they are destined to separate; but all in good humour.
Ring Finding: In Telugu weddings, two rings will be hidden deep inside a basket of uncooked rice and the couple is expected to find it out. The trick is that the bride must be able to identify the groom’s ring by touch (and vice-versa) before fitting it into her finger. If they are successful in doing so, the marriage is believed to last. In some places, instead of rice, rings are immersed in a vessel full of coloured milk.
Foot Fight: Another amusing game the one in Sindhi weddings, as the groom goes to pick up the bride. It’s a funny moment as the bride and the groom competes to have their right foot above the others. The funniest part is that it is believed that the one whose foot comes on top will be the dominant character. But usually the chivalric men give way.
Pot Balancing: A curious post-wedding ritual in Bihar is that, the bride on entering the groom’s house will be invited with grappling of a huge earthen pot set on her head by the mother-in-law. No sooner more pots will be added upon her as she to bows down and touch the feet of elders. As this dramatic happens, all people gather to see how many pots the new bride balanced, which is an indication of her skills at striking a balance in the family.
Chantham Charthal: This funny ceremony happens on the pre-wedding eve of Knanaya Weddings. A local hair dresser and his son, dressed in half dhoti, white tees and with a gold cap and waist belt, reaches the groom’s house, where he will be seated in a stage. The barber asks permission to the crowd three times, in the name of their protective rights over seventeen castes (a traditional belief) to shave and beautify the guy with an oil bath.
Sithanis: In Punjabi weddings, soon after the main function, the male members from families hug one another while the girls recite verses called sithanis. These songs are replete with sexual innuendoes, poking fun at the groom’s family. But nobody minds and the jokes and will take it in a light spirit.
There are many other amusing customs similar like this observed in different parts of India each having a great legacy behind making it unforgettable event.
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In the photos, Deepika stuns in various outfits. She rocks mom jeans paired with a lacy bra and cardigan in the first few shots, exuding casual elegance. In another set, she channels her inner boss lady in a sleek black pantsuit. A third look features Deepika in a see-through maxi dress, where she is captured twirling and lost in thought. For her final look, she dons a black, see-through bodycon dress, posing alongside her husband Ranveer in a series of intimate and stylish shots. The couple captioned their post with a few simple emojis, but that was enough to ignite a flurry of reactions from fans.
Deepika and Ranveer first announced their pregnancy on February 29, just before attending Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding bash in Jamnagar. Their announcement featured a postcard with the word “September” and adorable drawings of baby accessories. Following the news, Deepika faced criticism and accusations of faking her baby bump. However, with this stunning photoshoot, she has gracefully silenced her detractors, proving once again that she is in full command of her narrative.
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Malayalam actress Punya Elizabeth just got married to Toby Koippallil, and she celebrated the happy news on her social media accounts. The film industry greeted her announcement with an abundance of well wishes and congrats.
Punya Elizabeth entered the movie industry in 2018 and made her screen debut in the movie “Tobama.” With a standout performance in “Gauthamante Radham,” in which she costarred with Neeraj Madhav, she carried on her success.
Punya starred in two major roles and had a supporting role in the popular film “Leo,” which was directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starred Vijay in the lead role.
Let’s talk more about her wedding specifics.
Engagement
Punya’s engagement outfit by Ethereal, featured a green velvet blouse paired with an intricately detailed antique sequins lehenga
Bride’s Outfit : Ethereal
Jewellery : Sangeetha Jewellery
Makeup : Makeover by Fathima Ajmal
Wedding Planners : The Cheeseboard Caterers Pvt Ltd, Swas Wedding planners
Nails : Nails by Rakhi
Photography : Abhijith SK
Pre Wedding Functions
Punya is dressed in a Thunnal “Call me Violet” lehenga. The lehenga was woven with exquisite brocade and detailed embroidery.
Bride’s Outfit : Thunnal
Makeup : Makeover by Fathima Ajmal
Photography : Magic Motion Media
Wedding
Punya looks stunning in a gown from D’Aisle Bridals. The entire ensemble was elegant yet subtle.
Bride’s Outfit : D’Aisle Bridals by Twinkle Tom
Jewellery : Desire Diamond Jewellery
Makeup : Makeover by Fathima Ajmal
Wedding Planners : Swas Wedding planners
Photography : Magic Motion Media
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Ahaana wore a stunning saree from Indra Designs’ “Enchanting collections” to complete the enchanted appearance. The saree was exquisitely woven in opulent English garden designs, including three-dimensional embellishments created by House of Indra artisans. The saree was draped perfectly by saree stylist Daira.
Devi Sreenath, the creative director of Indra Designs, styled the entire ensemble. The exquisite bouquet by Droplet Bouquets complimented the entire bridal ensemble.
Ahaana opted for a classic appearance with her accessories. DC Jewellers provided the exquisitely crafted gems. Various pearls and gemstones set in intricate designs make up the ornaments. It complements the outfit’s hues beautifully.
Amrin Khan, her makeup artist, opted for a delicate and dreamy appearance, keeping the makeup simple. The photographs were taken by Twelvef Moments
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