THE HIMACHALI WEDDING

Indian weddings are all about deeply rooted traditions and customs with abundant colours of happiness surrounding them. Himachali weddings follow the same route with a guided blessing from the mountains and the valleys, standing tall to ancient rituals.

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Weddings are usually considered as opulent and exorbitant affairs. When it comes to Himachali weddings, they bring a difference with their minimal approach circumferenced by age-old rituals. The people of the Himachal region are as warm as their sunlit mountains. The same is reflected in their traditions. Their customs are profound and take a lively stand against the contemporary evolution of weddings. Himachali weddings last for around 2-3 days. If you are yet to attend one such wedding, here's a chance to learn everything about the wedding in this gradual coverage.

Pre-Wedding Rituals

Roka

Roka is the first step towards the union of the two souls. It is the ceremony where things are officially finalised, binding the two families into a new relationship. The bride's family does tikka on the groom's forehead and shares a token of love in the form of money, coconuts and clothes. A priest is called to decide a date for the wedding, keeping all the nakshatras and grahas in consideration.

Mehendi

The mehendi ceremony is hosted one day before the wedding. Henna is applied on the hands and feet of the bride and the groom. The sister or the sister-in-law of the groom applies shagun ki mehendi on his hand, and the professional artists do the rest of the work.

Mama Swagat