A Typical Kashmiri
Pandit Marriage
Part 6 of 7
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| "Posh
Puza" in close up. A wonderful and colourful religious scene.Wonderful
indeed! |
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are "Vidayee" pictures. Mark the "Vyug" with two " Takus" and some samgri
in it. Then again the send off by mother of the bride by offering both
of them the sweets. |
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couple is taken to the near by temple to take the blessings of the lord.
A simple puja is performed by the pujari of the temple and gives the couple
some prasad. The couple prays for a smooth, happy and prosperous life ahead.
After taking the blessings of the lord the couple starts the onward journey
to the groom's house. In the right hand side picture please mark
the "Vyug" made by the in-laws to welcome their son who will arrive alongwith
the "Laxmi" of the house. |
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| Upon
reaching the groom's house the couple is welcomed on the "Vyug" again.
Again the ritual of "Aalat' and offering of sweets to the couple. |
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| The
"Mananmals" of both the bride and the groom are interchanged. Again I don't
have any explanation behind this ritual. These are the same "Mananmals"
tied to them while performing lagan at the brides place. |
 Pictures and Commentary provided by:
Uteesh Dhar, Ahmedabad
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