INDIAN WEDDING BELIEFS AND SUPERSTITIONS
Wedding is a very auspicious occasion in our Indian culture.Therefore to minimize the negative impinges on the marriage festivities and to save the couple from the" evil eye "a lot of measures are taken. People still believe in some of the superstitions in order to keep their marriages safe.
1.Bride carries knife after engagement.
The time period from marriage to engagement, brides are asked to carry knives with them.it is believes that it will protect her from the 'evil spirits ' and her virtue from the world.
2.Color of the mehendi.
Application of mehendi one or two nights before the marriage is an important Indian custom.however, even this has several superstitions. The darker the mehendi on the brides hand and feet the stronger will be her marriage bond. Another belief is that if the mehendi lasts longer on her hands then she will get abundant love from her in laws.
3.Rain on the wedding day.
It is considered sacred in the Indian culture. Rain on the wedding day is said to be a sign of fertility and wealth.
4.Control your creative instincts.
Making own wedding outfit is said to be unlucky for the bride to be.
5.Throwing rice at the bride and groom.
People shower their blessings and wishes on the newly wed couples with rice.Its a symbol of fertility and abundance.In some cultures it is believed to protect the couple from the newly wedded couple.
VELONA LUIS.
Wedding is a very auspicious occasion in our Indian culture.Therefore to minimize the negative impinges on the marriage festivities and to save the couple from the" evil eye "a lot of measures are taken. People still believe in some of the superstitions in order to keep their marriages safe.
1.Bride carries knife after engagement.
The time period from marriage to engagement, brides are asked to carry knives with them.it is believes that it will protect her from the 'evil spirits ' and her virtue from the world.
2.Color of the mehendi.
Application of mehendi one or two nights before the marriage is an important Indian custom.however, even this has several superstitions. The darker the mehendi on the brides hand and feet the stronger will be her marriage bond. Another belief is that if the mehendi lasts longer on her hands then she will get abundant love from her in laws.
3.Rain on the wedding day.
It is considered sacred in the Indian culture. Rain on the wedding day is said to be a sign of fertility and wealth.
4.Control your creative instincts.
Making own wedding outfit is said to be unlucky for the bride to be.
5.Throwing rice at the bride and groom.
People shower their blessings and wishes on the newly wed couples with rice.Its a symbol of fertility and abundance.In some cultures it is believed to protect the couple from the newly wedded couple.
VELONA LUIS.
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