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Traditions in Indian weddings

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Indian weddings are known to be hosted and celebrated in the grandest manner possible. The traditions in Indian weddings vary from one region to another. India is known as the land of diversity and this fact is evident from the varied kinds of wedding traditions followed in the country. But there are some rituals and customs that feature in almost all kinds of Indian weddings.

Common Indian Wedding Traditions

Some of the common traditions in Indian weddings have been listed below.

  • Haldi Ceremony
  • Sangeet Ceremony
  • Engagement Ceremony
  • Wedding Baraat
  • Vidaai

Haldi and Sangeet Ceremony

The Haldi ceremony is hosted before a wedding. Haldi or turmeric paste is applied to the body of the bride. In some of the Indian weddings, the Haldi ritual is also performed on the the bride. The Sangeet ceremony is more part of the traditions of North Indian weddings. The groom and the bride’s family come together to amid celebrations to get to know each other better.

Engagement Ceremony

The engagement ceremony is another one of the important traditions in Indian weddings. Bride and groom exchange rings promising to get married to each other.

Wedding Baraat and Vidaai

In Indian weddings, the groom arrives at the bride’s place to get married. The arrival of the groom’s family signals the beginning of the Baraat ceremony. After the wedding gets over, the bride has to leave her parent’s home to live with her husband. The farewell ceremony in Indian weddings in called the Vidaai.

Weddings in India are treated as a moment to share the joy and happiness of a couple getting married. The unique traditions in Indian weddings further add to the attractiveness of the memorable event.

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Online Matrimonial

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Online Matrimonial have gained significant importance in the Indian wedding Scenario. The online matrimonial sites have come into prominence with Internet connection becoming available to many at an affordable price. The online matrimonial sites are the most visited places to get a match suited as per one’s preference and choice. There are numerous online matrimonial where people can get themselves registered and get a suitable match.

While browsing through the net one can come across Indian matrimonial sites which are often divided on the basis of region, caste, profession etc. the first thing one need to do to get a suitable choice online is to get registered and then fill in the asked information, which relates to age, height, complexion, profession, salary, place of stay, family background and the preference of the candidate. People can also upload their photos in the space provided and as the matrimonial sites claim, that if a candidate uploads his/her photos, the chances of getting marked gets significantly increased. Here the candidate can also fill in their preference for their life partner.

eMatrimonials.com is one of the best indian matrimonial web site

From the online matrimonial one can choose a person of their choice and then can take forward if both the parties find their choice suitable.

The online matrimonial site also gives option to chat wherein the candidate can talk with each other, share their email, i.ds and phone numbers and can well get into terms where they can judge each other suitable for themselves. The online matrimonial sites are quite user friendly and the success rates of the matrimonial sites are proved with the number of knots that people across the country are tying based on the search.

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Indian Matrimonial

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Indian Matrimonial has played a vital role in the Indian Wedding. Indian Matrimonial is the space alloted in the India dailies or onsite, where the-would-be bride and the groom can post their preferences of liking a girl or a boy as per the case. The Indian Matrimonial can be found in the national as well as regional dailies. The regional dailies have matrimonial spaces where people of the same region or of the same speaking language can choose a suitable match for themselves, or parents can choose for their daughters and sons etc.

Indian Matrimonial gives a brief idea and the basic information about the bride and the groom. The basic information implies to the age, height, complexion, caste, profession and preference of the boy or the girl. People can go through the information and get the best suited person for themselves to get married to. While checking the Indian Matrimonial, one will also get to know the point and address of contact, if any one is interested in the criteria mentioned against a match, the interested parties can take a word forward. Indian Matrimonial often come with a request of sending photos of the girl or the boy to the mentioned address, so that words about the marriage based on liking and disliking are either carried forward or are stopped, respectively.

Apart from this Indian matrimonial are often set among the relatives and friends, where one gets to know a suitable match in a family ready to get married, with the word of mouth the message is spread and then the two families meet, the family of the girl and the boy. There is often a middle man who sets the match and basically carries the message of choice forward to both the families and then if the match suites both the family a marriage date is finally set. The match maker as the middle man is called then on acts as an important member of the whole scenario and thus with many successful such matchmakings, the role of a match maker has been kept alive and firm as a part of the traditions in Indian Wedding.

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Temple Weddings

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Temple Weddings in India – An Overview

Wedding in India is considered an auspicious ceremony and when this ceremony is performed in a holy place like a temple, it is believed to add that benediction in a sacred relationship like marriage. This is the idea that makes the concept of temple weddings in India so popular. Hindus have this faith that when a pious procedure like marriage is performed before a deity it only gets the couple closer to God.

Temple Weddings Venues in India

There are numerous temples in India which perform wedding rituals for couples. Some of the famous venues for temple weddings in India are located in West Bengal, Orissa, and Andhra Pradesh.

  • West Bengal Temple Weddings Venues
    • Dakshineshwar Temple
    • Kalighat Temple
  • Orissa Temple Weddings Venues
    • Lingaraj Temple
    • Jagannath Temple
  • Andhra Pradesh Temple Weddings Venues
    • Guruvayoor Temple
    • Tirupati Temple

Indian Temple Weddings Planners

There are many wedding planners who specialize in arranging Indian temple marriages. Some of them are:

  • India Wedding Planners
  • Indian Wedding Designers
  • Exotic Indian Weddings

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Indian Royal Wedding

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What is Indian Royal Wedding?

Some say wedding is celebrating the union of two hearts while some say wedding is the bringing together of two souls. We all have our own definitions of weddings, but no matter how we define weddings; weddings have their own special meaning and place in the society. In India, weddings are a usually a lavish affair. Take for example the Indian royal wedding. What sets apart the Indian royal wedding is the style, the decor, the dining and the sophistication. Though these kinds of weddings are a rich man’s affair but these royal weddings in India which are done in the true traditional style and with impressive decor, set up the picture of a king’s or a queen’s wedding ceremony.

Indian Royal Wedding Destinations

Most of the royal Indian weddings are arranged in the forts and palaces of Rajasthan. Places like Jodhpur, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, and Mandawa in Rajasthan witness the maximum number of Indian royal weddings. These majestic historical palaces, gorgeous old havelis and the heritage or luxury palace hotels make for great wedding venues. These are also called palace weddings in India. Some of the world class hotel chains like Taj and Oberoi amongst others, have renovated these ancient palaces and offer lucrative wedding packages. Some of the popular Indian royal wedding venues are:

Jaipur Royal Wedding Venues

  • Rambagh Palace
  • Samode Haveli
  • Jai Mahal Palace
  • Rajvilas Palace

Udaipur Royal Wedding Venues

  • Taj Lake Palace
  • Jagat Niwas Palace
  • Oberoi Udaivilas
  • Shiv Niwas Palace
  • Fateh Prakash Palace

Jaisalmer Royal Wedding Venues

  • Fort Rajwada
  • Gorbandh Palace
  • Jawahar Niwaas
  • Narayan Niwas

Jodhpur Royal Wedding Venues

  • Umaid Bhawan
  • Mehrangarh Fort
  • Hari Mahal Palace

Mandawa Royal Wedding Venues

  • Mandawa Haveli

Indian Royal Wedding Tours

Today a number of tour operators have come up who help you in organizing your royal wedding ceremony. The Indian Royal Weddings tour packages include everything from venue-hotel bookings, invitations, reception, dining, shopping trips, organizing ceremonies and honeymoon. Your royal wedding dream comes true with the effort of this group of experts who make all the arrangements to make your wedding tour a memorable affair. Below is the list of the some of the Indian royal wedding tour operators:

  • Incredible India Holidays
  • Aum Tours
  • Swagat Tours and Travels
  • Sheraton Travels
  • Time& Again Excursions

Indian Royal Wedding Planners

There are many companies which offer royal wedding planner services. Some of these companies are listed below:

  • Indian Wedding Planner
  • Shaadi Online
  • Exotic Indian weddings
  • Aum Weddings
  • Royal Wedding India

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Indian Palace Wedding

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Indian Palace Wedding: An Overview

Palace wedding is gradually gaining popularity in India. People willing to enjoy their wedding in a royal setting can go in for Indian palace wedding. And as far as Indian Palace wedding is concerned, there are no better destinations than the palaces of Rajasthan. Many of the Rajasthan palaces being taken over by Oberoi, Taj, ITC group of hotels, offer the best setting and facilities for a successful palace wedding. If you are dreaming to make your wedding celebrations aristocratic and unique, hurry up and

Indian Palace Wedding Venues

There are several palaces in India which you can choose as your palace wedding venue. Rajasthan, the city of forts and palaces, are mostly chosen by the people going in for palace wedding. Udaipur, the ‘City of Dreams’ is the home to several heritage palaces with lush green lawns and tranquil lakes. You can choose the following palaces for your Palace wedding in Udaipur:

  • Taj Lake Palace
  • Deogarh Mahal
  • Oberoi Udai Vilas
  • Jag Mandir
  • Shiv Niwas Palace
  • Devigarh Fort Palace
  • Jagat Niwas Palace
  • Trident Hilton

Jaisalmer, the ‘city of Gold’ can also be the venue for your wedding. Some of the great Jaisalmer palaces providing palace wedding facilities in India are enlisted below:

  • Jawahar Niwas
  • Fort Rajwada
  • Narain Niwas
  • Gorbandh Palace

Jaipur, fraught with palaces can also serve as the ideal destination for palace wedding in India. You can select any of the following Jaipur palaces as your wedding venue:

  • Jai Mahal Palace
  • Rambagh Palace
  • Mandawa Haveli
  • Samode Haveli
  • Oberoi Raj Vilas

Jodhpur also has several palaces which you can reserve for arranging a regal wedding. Choose any of the following heritage palaces for your wedding:

  • Ajit Bhawan Palace
  • Taj Hari Mahal
  • Umaid Bhavan Palace
  • Ran Banka

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