Superstitions That People Follow In Indian Weddings

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.

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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.