Significance of Bangles in Hindu Weddings

 

The image of a new Punjabi bride wearing her red and white bangles with pride for many months after her marriage is one of the most enduring symbols today. TV serials and Bollywood have propagated this even further, and today even western girls marrying Punjabi men wear the “chura” with elan and love to show it off. But there is a much deeper significance to Indian women wearing bangles, the breaking of a woman’s bangles when her husband passes away is a very sad and heart rending custom.

The earliest examples of bangles were found in the ruins of ancient Indian culture in 2000 BC. Today a woman no matter how poor she may be will wear a simple bangle as a mark of her married status. In Punjab the placing of the “Chura”on the bride – to – be’s arms by her maternal uncles is a very auspicious occasion on the morning of the wedding.

Bangles signify the bond between a man and a woman due to their marriage. The strength of a band is meant to signify th…

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Choosing the Perfect Wedding Venue

Now that you have fixed the dates of your wedding and the other functions connected with it, it time to move to the next, very important step. You have to decide where you want to hold the functions. It sound easy doesn’t it – there are so many beautiful places available and all you need to do is just book them! Careful – there is a lot more to this process and every step needs to be taken after careful thought. Location: As in real estate, one of the most important factors while choosing a wedding venue is location,. How far is the venue from the centre of town? Is it easy to locate and access? Maps drawn on cards are very useful, but the places chosen should not be so far away that they deter your guest from coming there. Availability: Wedding venues get booked far in advance so before you begin to check out the services make sure that it is available on the days you want to hold the functions. Amenities provided: Five star hotels are always the best cho…
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