After the completion of this, official invites to guests are sent out. It also seeks his blessings for the couple and for the wedding to be held successfully on the chosen auspicious date. This ceremony marks the writing of the first official wedding invite called Kankotri, which is offered to god as a token to invite his blessings to grace the wedding. The ceremony is followed by a sumptuous traditional meal. The bride, along with her family, visits the groom’s home with gifts and sweets, wherein they exchange rings and seek blessings from five married women from both families. ‘Gol Dhana’ refers to the sweet treat made with jaggery and coriander seeds that is exchanged between the bride and groom’s families at this function which symbolizes an engagement. The bride’s father along with four other male members of the family visit the groom’s home to anoint him with the ‘chandlo.’ Gifts or ‘shagun’ are also given to him, and the wedding is fixed. ‘Chandlo’ means a dot of vermillion on the forehead. Once the union between the groom and the bride is finalized, this function kicks off the pre-wedding festivities. Here, you are invited to step into the vibrant and traditional festivities, fashion and food of gorgeous Gujarati weddings!
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Exploring the colorful traditions of Gujarati nuptials, we bring you this installment of the Wedding Tradition Series which is a kaleidoscopic guide to different regional cultures, spanning rituals, customs, fashion, and more.Īs more and more couples from diverse cultures and countries tie the knot, they desire a beautiful blend of memorable celebrations. From twirling bandhani outfits to fun wedding games, and of course, a whole lot of garba, there is never a dull moment. Grounded in traditions yet undeniably fun, Gujarati weddings are a perfect portrayal of their colorful culture, warm hospitality and delectable vegetarian cuisine.