RITUALS OF MADHWA WEDDING
WEDDING RITUALS OF MADHWA BRAHMINS: Wedding/Vivaha literally means “what supports or carries” in Sanskrit.Wedding is a sacred ceremony meant to create a union that supports and carries a man and woman throughout their married life. The traditional wedding consists of many rituals and traditions.Though its little elaborate it gives enough time for both bride and groom to know each other and feel comfortable among themselves and families. Initially it starts with matching of horoscopes.Boy and girl should belong to different Gotra and Nakshatra [i.e. star].After the horoscopes of the bride and groom are matched and the decision is made for them to marry, a formal engagement ceremony is held. An auspicious date is determined by the priest, and the bride’s parents host the event. NISCHITAARTHA: Nischitaartha/Engagement will take place in girl’s house.Groom’s mother will bless the girl with Arishina Kumkuma,Fruits,Flowers,Artifacts,Cosmetics,Bangles,Jewellery,Saree and