Important Motifs Used In Hindu Wedding Cards

Posted by Deepika Olive
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Jun 29, 2015
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Motifs, logos and symbols have been in our culture ever since our forefather began drawing farming and hunting scenes on cave walls. Figurines and symbols hold special meanings in our day to day lives as well as in watershed moments of our lives. For instance, Hindu weddings make generous use of motifs and religious symbols not just in wedding cards but also throughout the wedding venue. The use of motifs and symbols isn’t new and since we have been seeing these around us for ages, putting them to use in our own lives comes easily. Of all the symbols that are used in Hindu Invitations cards, here are some that are particularly popular.

Lord Ganesha
 Hindu mythology places a lot of significance in Lord Ganesha. He is usually the first one to be worshiped in any Hindu puja. The elephant headed Hindu deity is considered to bring good luck and believers worship Ganesha before beginning any new job. The god of wealth, prosperity and good luck is a depicted in many forms. Motifs can vary from simple ones to very complex forms. Talk to your wedding card designer to know more what options you have.

Om – The symbol of peace
It is believed that before anything ever existed there was a form of energy that was pure and simple and had the power of the entire universe within a simple sound note. You must have heard the nasal sound that is associated with the symbol ‘Om’.  The symbol brings peace and tranquillity to anyone who sees the logo, and hence it is used everywhere from wedding cards to birthday cards and everything in between.

The Holy Palanquin
Traditionally, all Hindu weddings ended with the bride being carried away in a palanquin.  People have always associated the sight of a palanquin with ‘successful accomplishments’, and ‘prosperity’ because brides are considered to Goddess Lakhsmi in flesh. The ‘Doli’ as it is traditionally called is believed to carry the goddess of wealth inside a homestead.

Jaimala – Garland Exchange
No Hindu wedding isn’t considered complete unless garlands are exchanged among the bride and the groom. The Jaimala symbol is a pictorial representation of the garland ceremony performed during the Hindu wedding. This symbol represents the beginning of a whole new life as the bride and groom together. This is an integral part of any Hindu wedding and that’s why putting on top of Hindu wedding Invitations cards instantly signifies marriage.

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