Jain Post Wedding Customs
| In Jain wedding tradition, the rituals are performed even after the auspicious occasion of marriage. The post-wedding days are mostly belonging to the bride because she leaves her parental home to spend whole life at the groom's house. During her arrival at the new abode, the newly wed bride is welcomed enthusiastically by the relatives of the newly wed groom. Several rituals and traditions are practiced to commemorate new relationship in the life of two individuals. This article will tell you about the features of Jain post wedding customs. Ashirvada Ceremony
As the just married couple is going to mark new passage in their life, they will certainly need blessings as well as guidance from elder members of the family. As a result, Jain post wedding rituals start from Ashirvada ceremony in which the couple comes forward to seek the blessings of parents and other family members. Sva Graha Aagamana
After performing the Ashirvada ceremony, the Sva Graha Aagamana ceremony is conducted. This ritual starts when the newly wed couple arrives at the groom's home. During the ceremony, the bride is graciously welcomed at the groom's home. Jina Grahe Dhan Arpana
On the occasion of Jina Grahe Dhan Arpana custom, the families of the bride and the groom present money or food to the poor people at the temple to be thankful to each other regarding the completion of the auspicious occasion. Reception Party
To conclude the post-wedding ritual, the family of the groom conducts grand reception party to celebrate the arrival of the bride. However, conducting the reception party is not the traditional ritual in Jain wedding but nowadays it has become a crucial part in the merriment of wedding ceremony. |
 
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