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Arora community is closely related to Khatris. They reside mainly in Punjab state of the Indian subcontinent. Thus, their customs, rituals, and moods all retain a touch of Punjab. Therefore, their matrimonial ceremonies are full of interesting and lively ceremonies. One can always witness a big wedding bash in Arora matrimonial ceremonies. The bhangra beats, the lip-smacking treats, glittering decorations all these are the inseparable parts of the Arora matrimony.
Let us get the ride of words to attend the delightful ceremony of the Arora matrimony.
Pre-Wedding Ceremony
Roka ceremony
This is a formal announcement of the new alliance between the family and friends. This ceremony takes place in the presence of both the families, relatives, and friends. During this ceremony, the families exchange different gifts, fruits, dry fruits, and clothes. The bride receives a piece of jewelry from her mother in law as a sign of acceptance. Similarly, the groom also receives a ring from her in-laws.
Sagan
This ceremony takes place at the groom's house. The Bride’s father applies tilak on groom’s forehead and offers him sweets and gifts. Other male relatives of the family also take their turn to apply tilak to the groom as a gesture of blessing.
Chunni chadhai and ring ceremony
It is somewhat similar to Sagan, but in this ritual, the groom’s family visits the bride’s place. The mother in law offers a chunni (decorated piece of cloth) to the would-be-bride. She also offers some jewelry, make-up accessories, and sweets to her. As a symbol of shagun (auspicious ritual) boiled rice and milk is served to the bride. The Ring ceremony follows the Chunni chadai ritual during which both bride and groom exchange rings.
Sangeet ceremony
Sangeet takes place on the pre-wedding night. All the family member, relatives, and friends tap their feet to perform bhangra on the beats of dhol and DJ. According to modern trend both the families conduct combined sangeet ceremony. This is to increase the fun and excitement of this ceremony and to know each other better.
Mehendi ceremony
This function is to embellish intricate heena designs on the hands and feet of the bride. The bride’s sister-in-law brings Mehendi for her, which she applies on her hands and feet. The heena is applied as a symbol of good luck for the married life of the bride.
Wedding Day Rituals
Chuda ceremony
Chuda is a set of white and red bangles, which is considered as a mark of good luck for the married woman. This ceremony starts with a pooja and all the family members taking part in this pooja are supposed to keep fast. They break the fast once the Chura is shown to the bride. The Chura is placed in a solution of milk and rose petals. After pooja, everyone touches the Chura as a sign of best wishes. Then the bride wears the Chura and this marks the completion of this ceremony.
Saant ceremony
The ceremony takes place at both the houses separately. The maternal uncle of bride and groom has to play an important role in this ceremony. They apply a paste of haldi (turmeric) and mustard oil on their face, hands, and feet. After this, the holy water and wear their wedding dresses.
Sehrabandi and departure of Barat
This ceremony is performed at groom's house symbolizing the start of wedding procession for the wedding venue. firstly, the full-fledged groom sits on a decorated chair. One elderly man or boy’s father ties the sehra (decorated turban) on the groom’s forehead. Then the boy leaves for the wedding venue after seeking blessings from all the elderly members of the family.
Milni
On arrival of the groom and his party, they receive a warm welcome by bride's family. during Milni ceremony, bride’s father greets groom's father with a shawl as a mark of respect. They also introduce each other's relatives and close family members. At the conclusion of this ceremony, the bride’s family members offer shagun to relatives and family members of the groom.
Jaimala
After milni, the bride and groom step up on the stage. Then, they exchange garlands (Jamila) and proceed for the upcoming rituals. All the members of groom's party, as well as bride's family, enjoy's a delicious feast after this.
Marriage Rituals
The wedding mandap is known as 'Veddi' in the regional language of Aroras. Firstly, the groom arrives at the mandap and perform worship of Lord Ganesha. After that he recites, some Vedic mantras as asked by the priest. Then the bride is called upon the 'Veddi'. She arrives in her glittering wedding lehenga. A decorated chunni is held over her head by her brothers from all the four corners.
Once the bride arrives at the mandap the Kanyadan ritual is performed by her father. He gives her hand into the groom's hand and while reciting some Vedic mantras pours holy water over it. This symbolizes the final giveaway of his daughter to the groom by the father. Then comes the Saatphere ritual during which the bride and the groom take seven round of the pious fire to solemnize their wedding. These pheras also marks seven commitment to marriage that the couple takes for each other. Then the marriage rituals finally culminate after tying of mangalsutra around the neck of the bride by the groom.
Post Wedding Ritual
Vidaai
This ceremony marks the starting of a new journey of life for the bride. She leaves her paternal home with a mixed feeling of excitement and sorrow. All the family members bid a tearful goodbye to her. While stepping out of her home she throws three handfuls of rice backward. This symbolizes, that she giving back whatever she has taken from her paternal home.
Grihpravesh
On arrival of the couple at the groom's place. They are welcomed by the mother of the groom she performs aarti and asks the bride to enter the home with his right foot. On the first day at the new home, the bride prepares some sweet dish like Halwa. Thereafter, she receives blessings and gifts from all the family members.
The same day the couple visits the bride house this ritual is known as Pagphera. They are welcomed at a grand lunch and are offered with gifts and jewelry.
Reception
Like other Punjabi communities, Arora's reception party is also a grand event with all sorts of celebration. The musical gala, the feast, and the energy levels are such a treat for eyes.
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