The document summarizes some key rituals and traditions in a typical Goan Hindu wedding. These include the vagdan or sakhar puda engagement ceremony where rings are exchanged, Ganesh puja to invoke the removal of obstacles, a bangle ceremony where the bride wears delicate green and gold bangles, a haldi ceremony focused on skincare, fun and relaxation for the bride and groom with family and friends, and the wedding day centered around the auspicious muhurat time for the marriage.
The document summarizes some key rituals and traditions in a typical Goan Hindu wedding. These include the vagdan or sakhar puda engagement ceremony where rings are exchanged, Ganesh puja to invoke the removal of obstacles, a bangle ceremony where the bride wears delicate green and gold bangles, a haldi ceremony focused on skincare, fun and relaxation for the bride and groom with family and friends, and the wedding day centered around the auspicious muhurat time for the marriage.
The document summarizes some key rituals and traditions in a typical Goan Hindu wedding. These include the vagdan or sakhar puda engagement ceremony where rings are exchanged, Ganesh puja to invoke the removal of obstacles, a bangle ceremony where the bride wears delicate green and gold bangles, a haldi ceremony focused on skincare, fun and relaxation for the bride and groom with family and friends, and the wedding day centered around the auspicious muhurat time for the marriage.
A ROLL NO – 2035. TERM – V GROUP – 07 SUB - CHG II TRADITIONS AT A GOAN HINDU WEDDING
Traditional Indian weddings are known to be elaborate
affairs with a number of rituals. Goan Hindu weddings, too, involve a variety of ceremonies, depending on the community the couple belongs to. VAGDAN OR SAKHAR PUDA
Thisis an engagement ceremony where rings may be
exchanged by the couple to confirm the marriage arrangement between both families. GANESH PUJA
Ganesh puja is an important part of any occasion in Goan Hindu
families. As the remover of obstacles, the God of beginnings and granter of protection and success, he is beloved across Goa and invoked before wedding ceremonies as well. BANGLE CEREMONY
bangle ceremony, a tradition that has been absorbed by the
Goan Christian community as well. Delicate green glass bangles are placed on the bride’s hands, interspersed with gold bangles. HALDI CEREMONY
The haldi ceremony combines , skincare
and fun, all rolled into one. Attended only by family and close friends, it’s a time when the bride and groom can relax, spend quality time with their loved ones and let their hair down before the wedding. WEDDING DAY
The wedding day is designed around the muhurat or
the auspicious time, the exact moment when the couple is married. A number of traditions are followed throughout the day. THANK YOU