List of all the ceremonies performed in a Sikh Wedding

Anand Karaj is the name of a ceremony performed in a Sikh Wedding. This ceremony is considered one of the most tranquil, graceful, and purest experience, which is held in a Gurudwara, in the presence of the holy book, The Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Just like any other Indian Wedding, Anand Karaj also has pheras that are done to conclude the wedding.

In this ceremony, the families of both the bride and groom celebrate the union of two souls in the presence of God. Anand Karaj ceremony is considered the most sacred way of tying a knot in a Sikh wedding in London or any other part of the world.

A Sikh wedding usually spans across a few days. Here is the list of all the ceremonies performed at a Sikh wedding.

1. Roka/Thaka

This ceremony marks the beginning of the wedding preparations. When the family of the bride gives the groom some gifts and sweets, this ceremony is called Roka, and when the groom's family gifts something to the bride is called Thaka.

2. Kurmai/Engagement/Sagan

In this ceremony, the couple exchange rings. The traditional name of this ceremony is called Kurmai. At the beginning of the ceremony, the priest offers a short prayer, which is called Ardas. The bride’s family gift a Kada and kirpan to the groom, both of which are important in the Sikh religion.

3. Kirtan

Both the families host a kirtan because it is considered a good omen. Experienced musicians are called who sing Gurbani. The entire atmosphere is graced by the presence of God.

4. Haldi

A couple of days before the wedding, the family of both the groom and bride apply turmeric paste on their body and face. This ceremony is performed because it is believed that the skin of the bride and groom shines because of the paste. During this ceremony, the ladies of the house sing traditional songs.

5. Gaana/Ghadoli

In this ceremony, a Gaana is tied on the left wrist of the bride and on the right wrist of the groom. It is believed that Gaana protects the couple from all evil eyes.

The groom’s sister in law visits a gurudwara to fill a Ghadoli with holy water, which is taken from the Sarovar. This water is used to bathe the groom after the Haldi Ceremony.

6. Chura/Kalire

The Chura is the first symbol of a newly married woman. These bangles are gifted by the maternal uncle of the bride. After this ceremony, the bridesmaids tie kalire, which symbolizes happiness and prosperity.

7. Sehra Bandi

Before leaving the house, the groom’s father ties a turban on his son’s head. He is handed a replica of a sword that must be carried throughout the wedding. The sister of the groom ties a sehra around the turban that covers the face. The kajal is also applied, which wards of all the negative energy.

8. The Wedding Ceremony

After performing all the ceremonies, the bride and groom finally get married in a traditional Sikh wedding. In this ceremony, the priest performs some prayers and the couple takes pheras to conclude the marriage.

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