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Gol Dhana (ગોળ-ધાણા) is a Gujarati tradition during which jaggery and coriander seeds are eaten to celebrate a couple's engagement. They are distributed to the guests of the ceremony by the family of the groom. [1] [2] The giving of Gol Dhana symbolizes auspicious beginnings. [3]
Gujarati Hindus in the UK have maintained many traditions from their homeland. The community remains religious with more than 100 temples catering for their religious needs. All major Hindu festivals such as Navratri , Dassara, and Diwali are celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm even from the generations brought up in UK.
However, what stood out was the emphasis on Gujarati culture. Every aspect of the wedding, from the rituals to the cuisine, was steeped in Gujarati traditions. By incorporating traditional Gujarati dishes and rituals, Mr. Ambani highlighted the rich heritage of Gujarat, reflecting his pride in his cultural identity.
Pages in category "Gujarati culture" The following 39 pages are in this category, out of 39 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
The cultural history of Gujarat begins from the Middle Pleistocene. The lands of Gujarat has been continuously inhabited from the Lower Paleolithic (c. 200,000 BP) period. Several sites of Stone Age are discovered in riverbeds of Sabarmati , Mahi river and lower Narmada rivers of Gujarat.
Pages in category "Cultural history of Gujarat" The following 33 pages are in this category, out of 33 total. ... Middle Gujarati; N. Narsinh Mehta (film) O. Old ...
The countries with the largest Gujarati populations are Pakistan, United Kingdom, United States, [2] Canada, [3] the Caribbean, Fiji [4] and many countries in Southern and East Africa. [11] Globally, Gujaratis are estimated to constitute around 33% of the Indian diaspora worldwide and can be found in 129 of 190 countries listed as sovereign ...
In Gujarati tradition, the bridal bangles are referred to as chudlo (ચૂડલો). [1] Traditionally they were made using elephant's tusks/ivory and were known as "haathi daant no chudlo". These bangles are gifted to the bride by her maternal uncle. Chudlo is generally paired with Gujarati bridal sari known as Panetar.