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\u00a0<\/strong>There are a lot of similarities between Punjabi and Sindhi Weddings, and some of the rituals overlap. Sindhi wedding celebrations also stretch for a week and are quite elaborate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kacchi Mishri: <\/strong>This is the first formal ceremony after both sides have agreed for the marriage. It is an informal engagement between the bride and the groom and they are given coconuts and mishri (sweets) to signify their bond. Gifts known as shagun<\/em> are exchanged between the bride and the groom\u2019s family on this day. This ceremony is also known as ladki rokna<\/em> (engaging the girl).<\/p>\n Pakki Mishri:<\/strong> This is the formal engagement which takes place a week before the wedding where the couple exchange rings in presence of the priest. The girl is gifted a basket full of fruits, clothes, cosmetics and ornaments which is placed on her lap. This signifies that she has been accepted by the groom\u2019s family. The groom\u2019s sister and sister-in-law put on some make-up for the bride-to-be with cosmetics specially bought by them. The bride\u2019s family brings five kilos of mishri (sweets) in an earthen pot which is opened by the groom\u2019s mother.\u00a0 Post this, seven married ladies draw a picture of lord Ganesh on the pot using red powder. This is a way to request god to bless the couple. The bride\u2019s family also sends all the wedding clothes and accessories for the groom to his house. Lastly the couple exchange garlands and the grooms family feeds sweets to the bride\u2019s family and confirms the engagement. At this time the priest matches the bride and the groom\u2019s horoscope and fixes the exact time for the marriage.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Dev Bithana:<\/strong> This ritual marks the starting point of all celebrations. It usually takes place five to six days prior to the wedding. A Brahmin priest installs a chakki <\/em>(stone grinder) as a family deity which is worshipped till the end of the wedding. This ceremony takes place individually in the bride and the groom\u2019s house. A few sacred objects are placed on this chakki<\/em> and a thread is tied around them while family members apply tilak on them. Post this ceremony, the bride and the groom are not allowed to leave the house till the wedding is completed. The respective brother-in-law of the bride and groom act as guards and cater to their requirements. They are known as Ainars <\/em>which means marriage guards.<\/p>\n Lada:<\/strong> This is similar to the Sangeet ceremony which is performed at Punjabi weddings. According to the tradition the grooms family hosts this musical night where women from the neighbourhood are invited to participate in the function. Traditional folk songs known as Ladas are sung to the beat of the dholak and thali and guests dance and rejoice the occasion.<\/p>\n Tih:<\/strong>\u00a0 This ceremony takes place one day prior to the wedding. The priest of the bride\u2019s family takes some goods to the groom\u2019s house which includes\u00a0 a small bag of rice, a coconut, nine dates, twenty one sweet nibatas (sugared candy bars) sugar, cardamom, cloves, a green silk yarn and the lagna of the marriage (the auspicious time fixed for the wedding) written on a piece of paper. The priest then conducts a small puja where he worships lord Ganesha and then places the piece of paper which has the wedding time written on the grooms lap. The groom then takes blessing from all the elders present during the ceremony.<\/p>\n Saanth:<\/strong> This ceremony is held a day prior to the wedding separately in the house of the bride and the groom. A priest conducts a puja in the bride\u2019s house and seven married women pour oil in the center partition of her hair. The ceremony is also performed at the groom\u2019s place and it ends with the tearing the bride and the groom\u2019s clothes. This signifies getting rid of old stuff and bringing in the new along with warding off any evil spirit.<\/p>\n Mehendi:<\/strong> This ceremony is held a day before the marriage at the bride\u2019s house. The bride\u2019s hands and feet are decked with lovely heena designs.<\/p>\n Banwa<\/strong>: A grinding stone is installed as a temporary household deity as a part of this custom. The priest carries out this ritual.<\/p>\n Baraat:<\/strong> This is the groom\u2019s wedding procession. The groom arrives on a horse back accompanied by his friends and relatives.<\/p>\n Swaagat:<\/strong> This ceremony involves welcoming the groom and his family by petal shower, garlands and gifts. As a tradition, the bride is supposed to get a glimpse of the groom while he is getting off the horse.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Jaimala:<\/strong> This refers to the exchange of garlands between the bride and the groom. This takes place after the groom\u2019s feet are washed.<\/p>\nPre Sindhi Wedding Rituals<\/h2>\n
Sindhi Wedding Rituals<\/h2>\n