Wedding traditions in Jaipur and kolkata

Posted by Shilpi Sharma
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Jul 10, 2015
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While we are no strangers to the fact that Jaipur is known for its historical monuments, palaces and its royal weddings.

Royal weddings happen in Jaipur in which all the local traditions are used.

Very well-known places for the destination weddings to happen in Jaipur are:

Jaimahal Palace In the early 18th century a powerful chief of the Jaipurforces, Hargovind Natani, erected a very beautiful palace amidst 18 acres of beautifully landscaped Mughal Gardens. With  its high domes, chhattries and cupolas with intricate latticework done  in the Rajasthani tradition, the palace became one of the finest  examples of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture in the pink city of  Jaipur.

City palace is a home of the royal family of Jaipur, this palace is one of hot destination for royal wedding in India. So if you want to feel like a Maharaja or Maharani and want a colorful wedding then a palace hotel in Rajasthan is what is meant for you.

Samode Palace, a regal inheritance, carefully restored to its original magnificence, has created must-visit properties that are managed by the present owners, Rawal Raghavendra Singh and Yadavendra Singh, descendants of the royal family of Samode.Best website to hire Jaipur wedding photographers are from canvera



Whereas in Kolkata the wedding traditions are shifted to hotels and resorts.

The Hindu marriage includes the following rituals:

Engagement Ceremony: Happens before marriage as per decided. The couple exchanges the rings in this.

Tilak ceremony: Earlier this was held a month ago but with times the ritual is changing and is held according to the convenience.

Sangeet ceremony: This is the merry making ceremony including dance and music exclusively for women.

Mehndi ceremony : This is the pre wedding ceremony done on the previous night of the wedding. In this artistic designs are made on the hands of bride.

Jaimala ceremony: This is the wedding day ceremony in which garlands are been exchanged by the bride and groom.

Mandap ceremony: This include all the rituals which are to tie bride and groom in an everlasting relationship and the oaths are taken over fire. These are the seven circumambulations of Hindu wedding done by taking rounds of fire

Vidai ceremony : In this the bride is given the farewell so that she may start her new life happily.

Reception: This is the function after marriage and in this gifts and blessings are given to the bride and groom for their happy married life. Best website to hire kolkata wedding photographers are from canvera


The wedding rituals depends on the region, religion and backgrounds so there is a variety and diversity found in in wedding culture.

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