Weddings functions spans over several days. In India, there are many rituals happening before and during the wedding day. Even after the groom and the bride has tied the knot and settled in matrimonial bliss, rituals do follow them. Especially in the Hindu marriage, there are many rituals even after marriage. In the Oriya Matrimony, there are many rituals with the bride’s arrival in the groom house.
Orissa is a beautiful state with distinctive culture and traditions. The state is known for its dance, food and local crafts. Most of the population in Orissa is followers of Hinduism and the people are commonly referred as Oriya. The Hindu communities in Orissa are also divided into various castes and sub-castes. The rituals after wedding are similar for these Hindu communities. One of the common post wedding rituals is the Grihapravesh ceremony of the bride. The bride is welcomed in her new home and is given a warm ceremonial welcome. The newly wedded couple arrives and the mother-in-law welcomes them. One important thing to mention here is that groom’s mother does not attend the wedding of her son. This is a distinct custom of Oriya Matrimony
Another important post wedding ritual is the Astha Mangala Custom. In this ritual, the newly wedded couple visits the bride’s home. This visit is usually done on the 8th day after marriage. The mother-in-law of the groom and various other female members of the family welcome the couple. A feast is organized and mouthwatering Orissa delicacies is prepared and served. Food items of the groom choice is prepared and served. This visit is a short stay, as sometimes the bride and groom returns in the evening. In some cases, the couple stays for about two-three days. In the Astha Mangala custom in Oriya Matrimony, the groom and the bride receives gifts and jewelry from the bride’s parents.
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