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Explore the fantastic rituals of Bengali Brahmin Matrimony

by Balakrishnan David Content Marketer

When it comes to a traditional Indian wedding, Bengali Brahmin matrimony holds an edge over others. As penned down by a Bengali Brahmin groom, Bengali matrimony is all about fun and enjoyment combined with the enthusiasm to celebrate every ritual wholeheartedly. There are so many rituals that take make a tradition Bengal wedding a mesmerizing experience to share with everyone starting from Aiburobhat till Boubhat, which is the reception. On this day, the groom gives a formal declaration in which he takes the bride's responsibility for lifelong in front of the relatives; there is a lot to cherish.

A diary seems to be less when it comes to writing about every ritual and the fun elements involved in the Brahmin matrimonial of Bengali in India. If you belong to this community, you will surely agree to Bengali brahmin grooms' experiences throughout the wedding ceremony. But if not, then this diary about traditional Bengali Shaadi is a treat for you. There is no better way to give the instances that have taken place during the Bengali matrimonials.

1. Aiburobhat
This is the start of traditional Bengali matrimonial when both the bride and groom eat last time in their own house as a bachelor. The same ritual is performed at the brides home as well.

2. Gaye-holud
This is the traditional Haldi ceremony which takes place in every traditional Hindu brahmin matrimonial. The groom has to take a bath after applying Haldi, or turmeric and ubtan paste. The sisters in law of Bengali grooms are passionate about doing this ceremony.

3. Shubo Drishti
This is where the entry of a Bengali bride is signified. This is one of those precious moments during the wedding in which the groom is supposed to look at the bride's face for the first time, no matter how many time he has watched it earlier. Sheer romance and excitement are involved.

4. Kanyadaan ceremony
During this occasion, the Bengali groom has to accomplish certain rituals and the priest and father of the bride. All of them formally performs the kanyadaan that states that the Bengali bride no longer remains a part of her family.

5. Wearing the topor
Topor is the counterpart of the headgear that a Bengali bride wears in the wedding ceremony. The shape is this topor is conical, and you will find it nowhere around the world. It is such a uniquely designed thing made with the lightest material. It adorns the Bengali groom on the day of the wedding.

6. Tatta for the groom
This is the set of essentials for a groom offered by the bride's family at the wedding time. The Bengali groom has to wear all the things, including topor and wedding attire, a dhoti and kurta. This tatta is essential as an offering of gifts at every occasion of the wedding. A similar tatta, a set of clothes and essentials, is given to elders' of the groom's family at the time of the bride's bidai.

7. Bou bhaat, the formal declaration
the bou bhaat is an essential ceremony of Bengali wedding. To a Bengali bride, the groom has to declare in front of all the family members and guests about taking his wife's responsibility. The bride gets much-needed comfort and solace despite being in a completely new atmosphere. The groom hands over the food and the clothes to the bride and take the oath of fulfilling her needs throughout life.

Well, all these rituals make a Bengali matrimonial an awesome one. If you want to search for your life partner from the Bengali community, register yourself at the Bengali Brahmin matrimonial sites.





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