Marriages in Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh

 

Kullu Customs, traditions and beliefs 




Take a look at marriage ceremonies in Kullu- Manali

Duration: 5 to 6 days


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Marriages in Kullu valley are long and culturally rich in beliefs and customs. It is a period of fun and frolic not just for the people from home/family but entire community or village joins the family to celebrate  these days.

Its a way to strengthen the social bondage between people of the society. No extra work force is hired to carry out duties of the ceremony rather it is the entire village that participates and works to carry out various function related to conduct of the marriage.

Right from setting up tents , table , chairs etc and getting the grand kitchen(rasoi) ready , the bar area etc- each of the work is done by the village community.

Utensils for cooking are borrowed from village community society for a nominal rent.

Day 1- Mehndi 
This day is for mehndi ceremony, where close relatives and females from the village community participate. It usually starts in the evening and ends after dancing and singing.

Day 2- Jaagra

On this day, entire village men arrive at the wedding venue to start of the setup process for kitchen and sitting places. In the evening food is served to the entire village.This food is usually sponsored by maternal uncle of the bride or the groom.

Day 3- Baraat (at groom side) /Dhaam(at bride side)
 On this day entire village and relatives of the groom, dressed in traditional dresses join the groom for journey towards bride home (Baraat).

Specialist, instrumentalists, called Baazgi, with shehnai, dolak, karnal etc play music to which all the guests dance.
These days it has become a practice to hire specialist dancing groups in traditional dress/costume to start the dance event and to which other guests join later.

On reaching bride home, food is served to the entire Baraati's (guest with groom).
In the evening, vidaai ceremony marks the return of the groom with bride to his home.


Day 4 - Dhaam day

This day is for much larger group, consisting of all relatives, friends and village people.
The bride is also accompanied by her relatives (called as Laadarh). 

Agni fera ( or round around fire) is held on this day and food is served in dhaam ( mega food place) served
Later in the evening , local natti(dance) is performed by both bride and the groom and relative of the bride are given a farewall. Usually these guests are honoured with kullvi shawls or caps.

Day 5 -Dhaamrhu

This day is reserved just for village community and close relatives.
After the hangover of previous days, this day is reserved for cleaning up utensils and home of the groom by village community.

The family prepare non-veg and veg food for these guests and later in the evening beverages are served to all the people

Day 6- This day is not much prevalent now but is reserve for selected people from the village community. 



This is our kullu culture, hope you liked the story


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