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- Roka-<\/em><\/strong> When families of the bride and the groom meet and decide to stop searching the further prospects for the two, it is called Roka. The word itself means, \u201cTo Stop.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Taka-<\/em><\/strong> This is when the date of wedding is decided between the two families. Taka is done at the bride\u2019s place after Roka. The engagement preparations kick-start too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Kurmai or Engagement-<\/em><\/strong> This is the formal engagement ceremony that takes place at either the groom\u2019s place or the Gurudwara. At this juncture, the bride\u2019s family presents a kadha (the Sikh bangle) to the groom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Chunni Ceremony-<\/em><\/strong> The mother of groom covers the bride\u2019s head with a red dupatta or chunni. This depicts that the bride is responsible for upholding the groom\u2019s dignity and her<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Maiya-<\/em><\/strong> This is another name for purification, which is done at both the homes. During this process, the bride and groom, at their respective homes, have the kangan dora or the red string on their hands. This ritual starts 5 days before the wedding. With the help of olive branches, the oil is put on the couple\u2019s head. Their bodies are massaged with turmeric.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Kadhai Chadhna-<\/em><\/strong> This ritual also begins 5 days before the wedding. The sweet savouries and appetizers are prepared at home and the guests are served with these delicacies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Mehendi & Chura Chadhna-<\/em><\/strong> Usually, the two rituals can be done on the same day. Mehendi is performed 1-2 days before the wedding. The bride\u2019s home is a delight to watch at this ceremony. Chura Chadhna is also typically a bridal ritual. The red and white bangles are bathed in yogurt milk, after which, the bride\u2019s uncle puts the chura in her hands. This is then, covered with subar or a shawl. The kaliras are tied to the bangles. These are the shimmering hanging ornaments that add a special grace to the entire bridal look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nOn the wedding day, following rituals take place-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Sehra Bandi-<\/em><\/strong> At the groom\u2019s place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Barat<\/strong><\/em>– A\u00a0tradition which brings together seamless joy and happiness, the groom announces his arrival royally seated on a horse. Nowadays you could also witness a chariot instead but the essence of a baraat is mesmerizing where you get lost in the intoxicating happiness surrounding you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \u00a0Milni<\/strong><\/em>– \u00a0\u00a0the most beautiful sight to behold has been an age old tradition where the bride’s family wait for the arrival of the baraat with almost breathless excitement \u00a0often followed by the ribbon cutting . When the families embrace each other in acceptance, there is not a lovelier place you could be in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \u00a0Milni<\/strong><\/em>– \u00a0\u00a0the most beautiful sight to behold has been an age old tradition where the bride’s family wait for the arrival of the baraat with almost breathless excitement \u00a0often followed by the ribbon cutting . When the families embrace each other in acceptance, there is not a lovelier place you could be in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Barat<\/strong><\/em>– A\u00a0tradition which brings together seamless joy and happiness, the groom announces his arrival royally seated on a horse. Nowadays you could also witness a chariot instead but the essence of a baraat is mesmerizing where you get lost in the intoxicating happiness surrounding you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Sehra Bandi-<\/em><\/strong> At the groom\u2019s place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Mehendi & Chura Chadhna-<\/em><\/strong> Usually, the two rituals can be done on the same day. Mehendi is performed 1-2 days before the wedding. The bride\u2019s home is a delight to watch at this ceremony. Chura Chadhna is also typically a bridal ritual. The red and white bangles are bathed in yogurt milk, after which, the bride\u2019s uncle puts the chura in her hands. This is then, covered with subar or a shawl. The kaliras are tied to the bangles. These are the shimmering hanging ornaments that add a special grace to the entire bridal look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Kadhai Chadhna-<\/em><\/strong> This ritual also begins 5 days before the wedding. The sweet savouries and appetizers are prepared at home and the guests are served with these delicacies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Maiya-<\/em><\/strong> This is another name for purification, which is done at both the homes. During this process, the bride and groom, at their respective homes, have the kangan dora or the red string on their hands. This ritual starts 5 days before the wedding. With the help of olive branches, the oil is put on the couple\u2019s head. Their bodies are massaged with turmeric.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Chunni Ceremony-<\/em><\/strong> The mother of groom covers the bride\u2019s head with a red dupatta or chunni. This depicts that the bride is responsible for upholding the groom\u2019s dignity and her<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Kurmai or Engagement-<\/em><\/strong> This is the formal engagement ceremony that takes place at either the groom\u2019s place or the Gurudwara. At this juncture, the bride\u2019s family presents a kadha (the Sikh bangle) to the groom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Taka-<\/em><\/strong> This is when the date of wedding is decided between the two families. Taka is done at the bride\u2019s place after Roka. The engagement preparations kick-start too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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