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

Pre-Wedding Rituals in Punjabi Matrimony

Delhi is the home of a number of Punjabi families, and other residents have adopted their culture. The impact of rituals and customs of a Punjabi matrimony can clearly be noticed in weddings held in and around Delhi. A typical Punjabi wedding is full of pomp and show, and it is very entertaining to be a part of a Punjabi wedding.

The fun filled rituals, celebrations and parties after parties are the wedding style of a Punjabi matrimony. Punjabis are known for their love towards fun and dance.

ROKA

Roka is a kind of pre-engagement ceremony, where just families of the prospective bride and groom gather and fix the wedding. Roka is the acceptance of wedding from both sides of the families, and generally, wedding date is announced.

SHAGAN

This is engagement function where the family of the bride visits the groom’s family with gifts and sweets.

CHUNNI

This time the bride’s family visits the groom’s home, where the bride is presented with red sari and chunni, along with jewellery. It’s not compulsory, but the bride and groom may exchange rings, and main functions start.

SANGEET

In Punjabi matrimonial both families organize grand sangeet celebrations at their respective homes. The family and friends of both bride and groom dance whole night on the beats of Punjabi and Bollywood numbers. There is also fashion to call DJ, and arrange bar for the guests, where people flock around!

MEHENDI

Bride’s family organizes mehendi ceremony, generally a day before the wedding. The hands and feel of bride are decorated with beautiful mehendi patterns. There is custom that the bride does not step out of her parent’s home after mehendi, until the wedding day. It is believed that darker the colour of mehendi, stronger will be the relationship. Women from family and young girls also apply mehendi and enjoy the ceremony.

Author: Rashmi Karan