{"id":353,"date":"2021-03-23T06:53:59","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T06:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/?p=353"},"modified":"2021-05-26T04:41:17","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T04:41:17","slug":"an-ultimate-guide-to-sikh-wedding-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/an-ultimate-guide-to-sikh-wedding-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"An ultimate guide to Sikh Wedding: Everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whenever you hear about a Sikh wedding, what is the first thing that comes first to your mind? Punjabi weddings are widely known for their loud and lively lavish wedding ceremonies full of fun, colors, food, and music. Punjabi people and culture are believed to be a bit more expressive than the rest of the Indian culture. There is a lot to enjoy while being at a Punjabi wedding. Punjabis are very particular about their wedding rituals and follow their age-old tradition. Not just this, even the Punjabi NRI\u2019s who are residing out of India never leave a chance to celebrate their traditional wedding. Sikh Weddings offer the best glance at a combination of Asian and Hesperian values, customs, and traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6321896843969208\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"7761337031\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you aware of the wedding traditions ad rituals performed in a big fat Punjabi wedding? Let us take a virtual visit to a Punjabi wedding and enjoy the vibrant culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Punjabi Pre-Wedding Rituals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Roka &amp; Thaka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Roka is the first ritual of the Sikh wedding. It comes from the word \u201cRokna\u201d where a family from the bride&#8217;s side visits the groom\u2019s family with sweets and gifts. This tradition is performed in the absence of the bride. Then the groom\u2019s family visits the family of the bride. The former family brings fruits, sweets, and gifts for the bride. The couple is then made to sit together and is announced officially as a couple. The couple is then showered with blessings and offered gifts which are known as shagan or shagun. They are offered laddu. This ceremony that happens at the bride\u2019s home is Thaka. Earlier this ceremony was an intimate affair at each other\u2019s home but now most people consider performing this at one place together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6321896843969208\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"7761337031\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/roka-and-thaka-ceremony.png\" alt=\"roka and thaka ceremony\" class=\"wp-image-376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/roka-and-thaka-ceremony.png 800w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/roka-and-thaka-ceremony-451x300.png 451w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/roka-and-thaka-ceremony-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chunni Chadhana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the formal ceremony before the engagement where the bride and groom are announced soon to be married. The family and relatives of the Groom visit the Bride\u2019s home with the red outfit, bangles, Chunni, jewelry, and makeup that the bride will be wearing on her wedding day. The groom\u2019s mother put the chunni on the bride\u2019s head as a veil. This is Chunni chadhana. Then Mehendi is applied to the hands of the bride. Then father of the groom put dry fruits in the jholi of the bride and the father of the latter put mewa (dry fruits) in the jholi of the groom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/chunni-chadhai.jpg\" alt=\"chunni chadhana ceremony\" class=\"wp-image-375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/chunni-chadhai.jpg 580w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/chunni-chadhai-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kurmai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kurmai ceremony is one of the auspicious ones that is held either at the groom\u2019s residence or at Gurudwara in the presence of close friends and family. The granthi will start the Ardas, later to which the sister of the groom put a cloth or palla on his shoulder into which the father of the girl will put dry fruits and a Kada on his wrist. The ceremony ends when fathers of both bride and groom exchange garlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kurmai-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"kurmai Sikh Wedding ceremony\" class=\"wp-image-377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kurmai-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kurmai-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kurmai-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kurmai.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engagement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is one of the common wedding rituals of all Indian weddings where the bride and groom exchange rings in the presence of close friends, relatives, and family. Once the couple exchanges the rings, the guests give those gifts and shower their blessings on the couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/engagement-party.jpg\" alt=\"engagement in Sikh Wedding\" class=\"wp-image-374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/engagement-party.jpg 900w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/engagement-party-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/engagement-party-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shagun and Saha Patr<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The bride\u2019s family organize a special wedding invitation speckled with&nbsp;kesar. A few of the important family members take it to the groom\u2019s house. Their visit is usually made carrying invitations with gifts like dry fruits, fruits, sweets, clothes, and a sacred coconut. The intent of this is to officially invite the groom and his family and to inform them commencement of the wedding preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/saha-patr-or-shagun.jpg\" alt=\"saha patr or shagun\" class=\"wp-image-373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/saha-patr-or-shagun.jpg 600w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/saha-patr-or-shagun-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Akhand Path<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Akhand Path is the reading of \u201cGuru Granth Sahib\u201d, the holy book of Sikhs, for 48 hours continuously prior to the wedding date. Both families organize paths separately. After the path, kirtan is conducted where religious hymns and songs are sung. In the end, ardas is made, and Karah Prasad is distributed among all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/akhand-path.jpg\" alt=\"akhand paath \" class=\"wp-image-372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/akhand-path.jpg 768w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/akhand-path-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mehendi Ceremony<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every bride ever loves this ceremony where she applies henna or Mehendi on her hands and legs. Either someone from the family or any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/services\/mehndi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mehendi artist<\/a> is called to apply the beautiful Mehendi design. Along with the bride, her friends, sisters, cousins or any other ladies can also apply henna to their hands on this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"654\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mehendi-ceremony.jpg\" alt=\"mehendi\" class=\"wp-image-371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mehendi-ceremony.jpg 654w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mehendi-ceremony-307x300.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ladies Sangeet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In ladies sangeet, ladies who are close to bride and groom, sing and dance at night. It is almost similar to a bachelor party. Along with the enjoyment, light snacks as refreshments are also distributed among all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ladies-sangeet-in-sikh-wedding.jpg\" alt=\"ladies sangeet\" class=\"wp-image-370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ladies-sangeet-in-sikh-wedding.jpg 960w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ladies-sangeet-in-sikh-wedding-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ladies-sangeet-in-sikh-wedding-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jaago<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jaago means to wake up. In this ceremony, a night before the Sikh wedding, relatives of the bride and groom sing songs, dance with decorated pots and diyas the whole night. Other villagers and neighbors are also called for this event. The purpose of this ritual is to make noise all night and party. Bamboo sticks and chaj are banged until they break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/jaago-ceremony-sikh-wedding-tradition-970x647.jpg\" alt=\"jaago ritual in Sikh Wedding\" class=\"wp-image-369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/jaago-ceremony-sikh-wedding-tradition-970x647.jpg 970w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/jaago-ceremony-sikh-wedding-tradition-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/jaago-ceremony-sikh-wedding-tradition-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/jaago-ceremony-sikh-wedding-tradition-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/jaago-ceremony-sikh-wedding-tradition-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sikh Wedding Day Ceremony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kangana Bandhana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the first ceremony held on the day of the wedding. This mouli (a pure sacred thread) is tied to the bride and groom\u2019s hand by a priest. This Kangana or mouli has to be there until it itself falls off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kangana-bandhana.jpg\" alt=\"kangana bandhana\" class=\"wp-image-368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kangana-bandhana.jpg 750w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kangana-bandhana-455x300.jpg 455w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chooda Chadhana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this ceremony, the maternal uncle or mama of the girl with his wife presents a set of 21 red and ivory bangles to the bride. The bangles are first dipped in milk and rose petals that are later put on the wrist of the bride. Then immediately those bangles are covered with a white cloth so that the girl doesn\u2019t see them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/choodha-chdhana.jpg\" alt=\"choodha chadhana\" class=\"wp-image-367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/choodha-chdhana.jpg 600w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/choodha-chdhana-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kalire Ceremony<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a kind of fun ceremony held between the bride, her sisters, and female friends. Kalire is tied to her hands that are a symbol of fertility and lively life. Once kalire is tied to the bride\u2019s wrists, she shakes and tries to shower it on other girls. On whom the kalire falls off by breaking will be the next girl to get married.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kalire-ceremony.jpg\" alt=\"kalire ceremony\" class=\"wp-image-366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kalire-ceremony.jpg 900w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kalire-ceremony-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kalire-ceremony-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maiyan\/Vatna<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A colorful rangoli is prepared on the floor. The maternal relatives of both bride and groom usually make it. A peerhi is placed near to it on which bride and groom will sit at their respective home. They are then made to sit on a peerhi with a tray filled with decorative items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/maiyan-vatna.jpg\" alt=\"maiyaan vatna\" class=\"wp-image-365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/maiyan-vatna.jpg 650w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/maiyan-vatna-448x300.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Haldi Ceremony<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is again a ceremony that happens in most Indian weddings. In this, a paste of turmeric is prepared with rose water, sandalwood, and mustard oil. It is then applied to the arms, legs, and cheeks of the bride and groom separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/haldi-ceremony.jpg\" alt=\"haldi ceremony\" class=\"wp-image-364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/haldi-ceremony.jpg 820w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/haldi-ceremony-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/haldi-ceremony-768x959.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ghara Gharoli<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the Haldi ceremony, the bride visits the nearby temple where sacred and pure water is poured over her. Then she enters the temple to take the blessings from God and then return back to her home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ghara-gharoli.jpg\" alt=\"ghara ghardoli\" class=\"wp-image-363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ghara-gharoli.jpg 512w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ghara-gharoli-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sehrabandi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In sehrabandi, once the groom is ready for the wedding he takes the blessings of all the deities and elder members of the family. A pink turban cloth is worshipped that is called sehra and then is wrapped around the head of the groom. The sehra is then tied to his head that has strings and his face is partially visible in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sehra-bandi.jpg\" alt=\"sehrabandi\" class=\"wp-image-379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sehra-bandi.jpg 700w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sehra-bandi-451x300.jpg 451w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ghodi&nbsp; Sajana and Ghodi Chadhana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The baraat comprises the groom who rides his horse on which he enters the wedding venue where the ceremonies take place, and his close family and friends dancing as a part of the procession. Before proceeding with the journey on the mare, she is decorated and offered chickpeas and jaggery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ghodi-chadhana-1.jpeg\" alt=\"sikh wedding groom ghodi chadhana\" class=\"wp-image-380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ghodi-chadhana-1.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ghodi-chadhana-1-470x276.jpeg 470w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ghodi-chadhana-1-768x452.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agwaani and Milni<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is one of the most important traditions in Punjabi weddings. The family from the bride&#8217;s side welcomes the baraatis which sometimes includes aarti too. Then all the members of the corresponding family greet and meet each other. There is then an exchange of gifts or grooms relatives are sometimes offered some money known as milni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/agvani-and-milni.png\" alt=\"agvani and milni ritual \" class=\"wp-image-361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/agvani-and-milni.png 886w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/agvani-and-milni-448x300.png 448w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/agvani-and-milni-768x514.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Varmaala<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the groom enters the venue, the bride is called for another ceremony. It is called Varmaala or Jaimala. In this both bride and groom exchange garlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/varmaala-in-punjabi-wedding-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"couple after varmaala tradition\" class=\"wp-image-360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/varmaala-in-punjabi-wedding-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/varmaala-in-punjabi-wedding-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/varmaala-in-punjabi-wedding-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/varmaala-in-punjabi-wedding.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Madhuperk\/Madhuperka tradition of Sikh Wedding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the garlands are exchanged, the bride and the groom are made to sit around the sacred fire. The bride first proffers the groom a bowl of water. He splashed some droplets first on his feet, then the body, and ultimately drinks the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then the groom is given a sharbat called&nbsp;<strong>madhuperk<\/strong>, prepared from ghee, curd, honey, and some essence to drink. He takes it and shower some in all directions and then slowly sips it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sikh-wedding-madhuperka-ritual.png\" alt=\"sikh wedding madhuperka ritual\" class=\"wp-image-359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sikh-wedding-madhuperka-ritual.png 580w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sikh-wedding-madhuperka-ritual-470x300.png 470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kanyadan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an emotional moment for the bride and her parents. The bride\u2019s father gives the hand of the bride the groom\u2019s hand and asks him to treat her well with all of his love, care, respect, and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"835\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1_3122518_835x547-m.jpg\" alt=\"kanyadaan emotional moment\" class=\"wp-image-381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1_3122518_835x547-m.jpg 835w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1_3122518_835x547-m-458x300.jpg 458w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1_3122518_835x547-m-768x503.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laavan Phere<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a prayer of four vows that confirms the marriage. One end from the dupatta of the bride is tied to the shawl or dupatta on the groom\u2019s shoulder. They then take four pheras or circles of Guru Granth Sahib.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lavaan-phere-970x646.jpg\" alt=\"laavan phere mangal phere in Sikh Wedding\" class=\"wp-image-357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lavaan-phere-970x646.jpg 970w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lavaan-phere-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lavaan-phere-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lavaan-phere.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Joota Chupai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the groom is busy with the rituals, the sisters and brothers of the bride hide his shoes and then demand money in exchange for those, if he wants them back. After some bargaining they arrive at an amount considered by both the parties and are then exchanged with the shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joota-chupai-970x575.jpg\" alt=\"joota chupai rasam bargaining\" class=\"wp-image-355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joota-chupai-970x575.jpg 970w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joota-chupai-470x279.jpg 470w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joota-chupai-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joota-chupai.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post wedding rituals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vidaai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Viddai is the overwhelming part of every wedding. Now the time has come when the bride has to say goodbye to her family and move to the new one. The new family with new people will be now her family and she has to live there for the rest of her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vidaai-ceremony-970x647.jpg\" alt=\"brother doing vidaai of bride\" class=\"wp-image-356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vidaai-ceremony-970x647.jpg 970w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vidaai-ceremony-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vidaai-ceremony-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vidaai-ceremony.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paani Varna ritual of Sikh Wedding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the first Sikh Wedding ceremony that happens with the bride and groom together after the wedding in the groom\u2019s house. On their arrival at the entrance of the house, the groom\u2019s mother does aarti of them with a utensil filled with water. After each circle, the groom\u2019s mother tries to drink that water, but the bride has to stop her. And mother is allowed to drink water only on the seventh circle. The bride is then welcomed in the house and she enters by leaving her footprints colored with the red lac dyed water and then visit the temple of the house to take blessings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paani-varna-1.jpg\" alt=\"groom's mother performing paani vaarna\" class=\"wp-image-382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paani-varna-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paani-varna-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mooh Dikhai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this Sikh Wedding ceremony, the bride is introduced to the groom\u2019s relatives and neighbors for the first time. The mother-in-law of the bride offers her gifts and jewelry and other elders also present her gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mooh-dikhai.jpg\" alt=\"bride sitting for mooh dikhai ritual\" class=\"wp-image-383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mooh-dikhai.jpg 512w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mooh-dikhai-328x300.jpg 328w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reception<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the honor of the new couple, the guy\u2019s family throws a grand reception party at their residence, where guests are invited to meet the new couple. It is a night of fun and excitement. Everyone enjoys, dance, and celebrate the union of the couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sikh-reception-970x647.jpg\" alt=\"wedding reception dance of new couple\" class=\"wp-image-384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sikh-reception-970x647.jpg 970w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sikh-reception-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sikh-reception-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sikh-reception.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pag Phera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A day after the wedding day or next to the reception, the bride and groom are invited to the bride\u2019s house for a small gathering. The family of the bride visits the groom\u2019s home to take her back for the event of pag phera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pag-phera-717x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Sikh wedding bride on pag phera with her siblings\" class=\"wp-image-385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pag-phera-717x1024.jpg 717w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pag-phera-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pag-phera-768x1097.jpg 768w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pag-phera-1075x1536.jpg 1075w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pag-phera-1434x2048.jpg 1434w, https:\/\/findbanquet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pag-phera-scaled.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This calls for the end of the rituals of the Sikh wedding. 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