Importance of Chura in Punjabi Matrimony

Every bride dreams of looking her best at the time of wedding. The brides adorn themselves in the most elegant and unique manner with the usage of the wedding attire and accessories. Chura is one of the important Indian Wedding Accessories. There is a vital importance of Punjabi chura in the Punjabi matrimony. It is the sign of the marital status of a woman, and also signifies prosperity and fertility. I really love the way the newlywed Punjabi brides wear the chura in their hands. The red and maroon ivory bangles studded with stones look magnificent on the hands of the newlywed Punjabi brides.

Punjabi Chura

Every community has its belief, and in Punjabi Matrimony, the bride must wear the chura after the wedding the bride is allowed to remove the chura in the variables of three months, i.e. 3 months, 6 months, 9 months or 1 year. The chura is available in the market in various colours such as maroon, red, pink, white, etc. The chura with smooth edges are available in varied sizes and appealing patterns. The beautiful designs of the chura have also attracted non-Punjabi brides who also love to flaunt their marital status.

It is believed that a Chura can beautify the skin. During the rituals in Punjabi Matrimonial, the bride is given a bath and is then sat for the pooja. The family member of the bride makes her wear the chura, and the bride is not allowed to see those red and white ivory bangles. The family members tie a set of jingles over these bangles and bless her with their best wishes and blessings. The girls of the family who are eligible for marriage sit in rows and the bride lightly bangs the kaliren on their head. It is thought that the girls over whom the Kaliren fall is the next candidate to get married.

Author: Rashmi Karan