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Odia Hindu Wedding Rituals Traditions And Customs
Orissa or Odisha (as it is called now) is a state of great biodiversity, abundance of nature, architecturally wonderful temples and simplicity. This simplicity of Oriya people is reflected in their marriage customs as well. They are deprived of any ostentatious displays of wealth and status. They put a lot of importance on traditional customs and adherence to their roots. The wedding rituals are as per Vedic Hindu rituals that have been modified with layers of regional and cultural practices. Religious devotion plays an important role in the life of the Oriya people and it is reflected in their wedding customs. The Oriya word for marriage is Bahaghara, and while Brahmins have their weddings during the day time, other Oriya castes have weddings during the evenings.
Let’s take a peep at the fascinating rituals of a typical Oriya wedding.
Oriya Wedding Rituals:-
1. Nirbandh
It is formal engagement after a matching horoscope. In this ceremony the bride and groom are parents and only parents are present to agree and exchange vows.
2. Jayee Anukolo
It is a symbol of imitate marriage. Invitation cards are distributed in friends and family. The first card is offered to Lord and the second invitation is sent to the maternal uncle and the third invitation is sent to the bride’s house so that they can start their wedding preparation.
3. Mangan
It is a Haldi ceremony. A turmeric paste is applied to the bride and groom before a wedding day by the seven married women and onwards, they take a holy bath.
4. Diya Mangula Puja
Female barber of the family visit near the local temple for blessing belonging attire, jewelry and other accessories of bride and groom.
5. Barajatri
Groom, family and friends reach the gate of the wedding venue, the bride’s mother welcomes the groom by performing the small aarti and applying tilak. It is called Barajatri
6. Kanyadaan
It is a special moment when the bride’s father handover the bride to the groom.
7. Saptapadi
The bride and groom take seven rounds around the holy fire where they promise each other for happy matrimony for a long life. In this ritual, bride become wife and Groom become a husband.
8. Haatha Ghanti
The Bride’s brother offered puffed rice into the holy fire to bride and groom
9. Sala Bidha
It is the unique ritual, in which the bride’s brother kicks the groom to remember his duties.
10. Ashtha mangala
After the eight-day of marriage, newlywed couple visit maternal house and a grand feast are organized in their honor.
11. Bridal Attire
The bride is traditionally adorned in a yellow saree with red border known as Boula Patta. However, modern-day Oriya brides prefer wearing elaborate sarees like benarasi or kanjeevaram or even local Ikkat silk sarees in red or similar colors that have some sort of ornate embroidery with zari or sequin work. She pairs the saree with an ornate brocade blouse. Another compulsory part of the Oriya bride’s wedding attire is the Dupatta or the Uttariyo. The bride covers her head with the Dupatta which is adorned with zari and sequins as well. Like the groom, the bride wears a matching headwear. She generally wears aesthetically pleasing jewelry, preferably made of gold, including necklace, earrings, bangles and rings.
Traditional Odishan saris used as part of the bridal attire are:
- Sambalpuri Saree of Sambalpur
- Khandua pata (both Silk & Cotton) of Cuttack
- Ikkat of Bargarh
- Bomkai or Sonepuri Sari (Silk & Cotton) of Subarnapur
- Matha silk or Tussar Silk of Mayurbhanj
- Brahmapuri pata of Bramhapur
- Tanta Cotton of Baleswar
- Bapta cloth (Silk & Cotton) of Koraput