Bengali Marriage Rituals

Wedding Ceremony Celebrated By Bengali

1:- Patri-Patro dekha2:- Turmeric ceremony3:- Wedding ceremony4:- Bou Bhaat5:- Phul Shojja6:- Oshto Mongola7:- Shubhochuni Satyanarayan Puja

Patri-Patro dekhaPaka-dekha is celebrated on a day when both families convene at either side's home to fix the final date and time of day (the lagno) of the marriage, and entertain any demands made by the groom's family in order to ensure that the bride's future is well assured.

Turmeric ceremonyThe procession traditionally centers on the female relative and friends of bride, and the paste is prepared by five married women called 'Eyo-stree,' and they are traditionally all wear matching clothes, usually orange in colour. The bride is seated on a sheel-nora, and the women walk encircling her, showering Ganga water drops upon the bride.

Wedding ceremonyThe wedding ceremony follows the Gaye Holud ceremonies. The wedding ceremony is arranged by the bride's family. The groom, along with his friends and family (Borjatri), traditionally arrive later in the evening.

Bou BhaatThe evening is celebrated as a reception party, where all the distant relatives along with the close ones from the groom's side are invited and introduced to the bride. The bride's family members 'Konyajatri' also attend the reception with 'tatwo'

Phul ShojjaIn the flower bed ceremony the bride wears a lot of floral ornaments presented by the bride's family, and their marriage bed is decorated with flowers by the groom's family. This is the night of consummation.

Oshto MongolaEight days after marriage, the couple visits the bride's house and spends three nights there. It is accompanied by relentless feasting, and opening of the 'Gatbandhan' that had been tied on their day of marriage.Among the Bengali Hindus of Sylheti origin, this ritual is known as "Fira-jatra".

Satyanarayan PujaOn the eighth day of marriage, a Satyanarayan puja is conducted by the groom's family, in which the newly wed couple, in their wedding attires, are blessed by the purohit and prayers are offered to bless the couple with a happy family. The couple then leaves for Oshtomongola.

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