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Indian Wedding Rituals & Customs
The Hindu Wedding Ceremony has a number of rituals and customs most of which are often labelled as superstitious or time wasting. It is believed to be nothing but rituals more rituals. But have we asked ourselves what a " Ritual " is?
A ritual begins as a creative rational action to express a sentiment or idea – like the lighting of lamp to dispel darkness at twilight or folding of hands into a "Namaste" to greet an elder. As more and more people succeeding generation repeat the action it becomes a convention – then a RITUAL. A ritual is thus an action on which time has set its seal of approval.
The Ritual of the Hindu Wedding too is each symbolic of beautiful and noble sentiments. Unfortunately today many parents and couples perform them without an awareness of the rich meaning behind them.
A modest attempt has therefore been made to briefly describe the meaning and significance of the rituals of a Tamil Brahmin Wedding. Mostly this are applicable to any other Hindu section. For the elders, this information may be superfluous but it is hoped the younger generation, especially those yet to be married, may find this useful
Colours & their Meanings
- Trying to choose a colour theme for your wedding ?
You may find it easier if you knew the meanings of particular colours...
- Red - Love & Passion
- Green - Fertility, Peace & Nature
- Blue - Truth, Clarity & Dignity
- Yellow - Joy & Energy
- Orange - Masculinity & Stability
- Indigo - Tranquillity
- Purple - Royalty, Wealth
- White - Purity & Lightness
- Pink - Romance
- Brown - Friendship
- Silver - Encouragement
- Gold - Attraction
- Grey - Neutrality
- Black - Rebellion & Elegance