Speaking Marrige
Speaking Marrige
Speaking Marrige
This is the first step where meeting of two family members is arranged at brides home and
the grooms immediate family members are invited. The word Roka means to stopAnd in this
perspective it is to stop the search of partner as the perfect match has been found
Kurmai (Engagement)
This is a formal engagement ceremony which is performed at grooms place or gurdhwara
Family members are invited and groom presents the engagement ring. This is also when the
brides family members offer kara (sikh steel bangle) to the groom. Engagement ceremony is
started with a short prayer by granthi (sikh priest). After which red scarf is placed around the
grooms shoulder along with dried dates according to granthis instruction and then
grandfather feeds that dried dated to the groom after which food and drinks are enjoyed by all
NanKi Shak
In this process gifts are exchanged at bride and grooms respective home leading by the
uncle. Sometimes a priest performs small pooja (ceremony) before exchange of gift or this
ceremony can be formal get together.
sisters stop him and mischiefs about the eagerness he has to meet his bride, he is allowed
to leave only after he gifts his sisters. After being anointed on oil he leave to meet his bride
Barat
Most of the people performs this ceremony as fun, the godi (horse) is served nuts and groom
assembles on the horse. Traditional music and dance is performed by all the family members
and they visit the venue of wedding by dancing.
Anandkaraj
This is also known as ceremony of bliss which starts with kirtan- traditional singing of
hymns. The bride is escorted in by her brothers and uncle while the groom sits in from of the
holy book called Guru Granth Sahib. The priest leading this ceremony explains the sikh
philosophy of marriage. After which the couple and their parents are asked to stand for
prayers (ardas).
Shaggan
In this ceremony all the family members and guest bless couples with gifts or money for their
best future and life.
Reception party
This ceremony is just for enjoyment. The reception party is at location where food and drink
is served and guest enjoy with lots of music and entertainment.
Doli
The bride sits in a traditional doli which is lifted by four people, this is very emotional moment for her
parents as their daughter is leaving from her home to start her new life. The mother of bride stands
behind her holding a scarf or her sari palla while the bride showers rice all over the room with rice,
praying her home to remain happy and prosperous forever and she is escorted to her car.
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