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2. Gaye holud - Wikipedia

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   Gaye holud ( Bengali: গায়ে হলুদ lit: "yellow/ turmeric on the body") or Gatro Horidra (গাত্র-হরিদ্রা) is a ceremony observed by Bengalis of Bangladesh [1] and in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Assam regardless of their religion. It is part of an elaborate series of celebrations ...

3. Sehra (headdress) - Wikipedia

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   They are intended to ward off the evil eye. Secondly, the bride and groom are not supposed to see each other before their wedding ceremony. Therefore, a sehra solved the purpose of hiding the groom’s face, whereas the bride covered her face with a ghunghat or pallu. They are more prominently worn in North India than in other parts of the country.

4. Saptapadi - Wikipedia

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   Description. The saptapadi is an ancient ritual that dates back to the Vedic period. The circumambulation of the sacred altar of fire is a rite that is performed differently in various regions of South Asia. In some regions, the couple walks around the altar seven times. In other regions, the couple takes seven steps to complete a single ...

5. Wedding - Wikipedia

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   A wedding vow renewal is a ceremony in which a married couple renews or reaffirms their wedding vows. Typically, this ceremony is held to commemorate a milestone wedding anniversary. It may also be held to recreate the marriage ceremony in the presence of family and friends, especially in the case of an earlier elopement. Weekend wedding

6. Wedding mandapa - Wikipedia

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   It is often rented from businesses that specialise in renting items for an Indian wedding. Its use is common among overseas Indians as well. The use of a mandapa is an ancient custom, and is described in texts like Ramacharitamanas and various Sanskrit texts. The bride is often escorted to the mandapa by her maternal uncle. Decorations

7. Ukrainian wedding traditions - Wikipedia

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   Ukrainian wedding is the traditional marriage ceremony in Ukrainian culture, both in Ukraine and in the Ukrainian diaspora. The traditional Ukrainian wedding featured a rich assortment of folk music and singing, dancing, and visual art, with rituals dating back to the pre-Christian era. Over time, the ancient pagan traditions and symbols were ...