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Superstitions That People Follow In Indian Weddings
There are certain superstitions that people follow in Indian weddings. Check them out.
Wedding time is a grand affair and to celebrate it, an auspicious day is chosen according to the religious calendars people follow in India.
Amidst all of these things, there are those superstitions as well that people cannot avoid, as they are scared of omitting them.
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Here, in this article, we are sharing the list of superstitions that people believe in and ensure that they follow them in a wedding ceremony without fail.
Facts About Weddings That Can Drive You Crazy
Check out the list and we bet, you have heard them all!
The Mehendi Colour!
It is believed that the deeper and richer the bride's henna colour, the stronger will be the love and bond she'll share with her partner. It is also believed that if the mehendi lasts longer on the hands of the bride, then she will get lots of love from her in-laws.
Rain On The Wedding Day!
Rain on the wedding day is believed to be a sign of fertility and wealth. It is also considered to be very sacred.
Bride-Groom Do Not See Each Other Before The Wedding
This is a superstition that dates back to the time of arranged marriages, where people believed that if the would-be partners saw each other before the wedding, then it would give them a chance to change their minds. Even though things have changed, people still follow this ritual.
Spilling Of Milk
It is believed that spilling of milk before or after the big day is a sign of some pending misfortune that might affect the future of the couple. Hence, the families ensure that spilling of milk does not happen during the particular days.
The Kaleeren Fall
This is a tradition that is followed in North India. The brides wear a chooda, on which their family members and friends tie the kaleeren (red and golden ornaments). The bride is supposed to move her hands over the head of the unmarried girls. It is believed that if the kaleeren falls on a girl's head, then she would be next in line to be married.
Throwing Of Rice Grains At The Bride And Groom
People shower their wishes and blessings with raw rice on the bride and groom. It's a symbol of fertility and abundance. In few cultures, it is believed that this practice protects the newly wedded couples from any evil spirits.
Crying On The Wedding Day
It is supposed to bring in good luck when the bride cries on her wedding day, according to the superstitious beliefs, as it is believed that she has shed all her tears and will not have any to shed after her marriage.
Using The Right Foot First
According to ancient customs, the bride is considered to be unlucky if she enters the new house with her left foot first. Hence, the newlywed bride is welcomed into the house by making her keep her right foot first inside the house.
Superstitious Wedding Beliefs From Around The World
Wearing
A
Veil
This
was
a
custom
that
people
followed
in
Rome,
as
people
feared
that
the
evil
spirits
would
be
jealous
of
the
bride's
happiness,
hence
the
bride
would
wear
a
veil
down
the
aisle
to
disguise
herself
from
them.
Breaking Of A Glass
In Italy, the newlyweds smash a vase or glass at their wedding. According to old traditions, it is believed that the number of pieces the glassware breaks into symbolises the number of years the couple will be happily married.
Ringing Bells
Bells are traditionally chimed in Irish weddings. It is believed that it keeps the evil spirits away and ensures a harmonious family life. Bells are also a common gift for the newlyweds.
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