Rich in tradition, customs and symbolism, an Indian wedding ceremony is typically a magnificently choreographed undertaking that lasts for up to five days or more. The rituals have evolved a great deal since traditional times and of course, differ greatly from Western ceremonies.
Modern Indian weddings are as diverse as the many regions throughout the Indian continent and can involve all the rituals of traditional ceremonies, or can be tailored by the bride and groom and their families based on their own traditions and backgrounds. This article covers the most important components of a traditional Hindu wedding to help you begin your planning so you can make your own wedding an authentic and memorable affair! For more information follow these links for or more detail on
Hindu and several other regional Indian wedding ceremonies including
Bengali,
Gujarati,
Kashmiri and
more.
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