Parsi Weddings

These ceremonies are also traditional in nature, which are divided into three sub events. The customs in this tradition are a bit different than the typical Indian marriages. The starting of the auspicious occasion is however similar to that of the engagement. The remaining ceremonies are interesting to know about.

In this tradition, this occasion is known as "Lagan". There are about 5 events that take place before the actual ceremony. The "Rupiya Peravanu" ceremony is the unofficial engagement that takes place in order to show the acceptance of the relationship. Silver coins are gifted to the bride's family by the groom's family. "Mahavsaro" custom takes place four days before the main event. In this, the bride and the groom plant a mango tree in a pot which is nurtured for eight days.

The next day the groom's families go to the bride's house and gift her with some jewelry and cloths. "Supra nu Murat" ceremony is similar to the Haldi and Mehendi ceremony of other traditions. Five married women make a paste of turmeric in milk which is applied to bride and groom's body. After this the bride and the groom undergo the holy bath in "Nahan" ceremony. The main days are also full of customs. The ceremony takes place in a Fire temple. "Achumichu" is the custom before stepping on the venue. The bride's mother circles items like Supari, coconut, water, dates, rice and raw eggs around the Groom's head. Then she throws them away. Similar is done by the groom's mother on the bride. "Ara Antar" is the ceremony in which the couple sits facing each other with the cloth held between them.

Seven rounds are performed by the priest and the couple throws rice on each other. In "Chero Bandhvanu" the couple is tied together with seven strands. The further ceremonies that take place are "Haath Borvanu", "Pag Dhovanu" and "Chero Chorvanu". In all these fun filled events the sister in law of the groom puts his hand in water, pours milk on his shoes and removes the threads tying them on payments by the groom. After the event, the reception takes place.

The marital affair in this tradition is full of interesting and fun filled customs. Even though many of them are opting for the modern faces, the traditional methods are still followed by the related families.