Having had his sangeet ceremony 2 days earlier, I’m now documenting day 2 of his wedding celebrations: The Haldi ceremony for the groom Saras, which was held at his family home, in a marquee in their garden.
This was the part of their celebrations I was looking forward the most, as not only is it a colourful occasion, but antics can often go overboard, especially with male members trying to outdo each other in how much haldi they use, and where they put it! You’ll see what I mean later on!!
Hindu Haldi Ceremony
The haldi ceremony, also known by some as Mayian, Mayun, Pithi or Ubtan, is a preparation ceremony, usually the day before the main wedding, and is usually at the couple’s parental home.
It involves rubbing turmeric (haldi), mixed in oil and water, to the body. It acts as a skin exfoliant to liven the skin before the wedding, and is viewed as a blessing to the couple before the wedding.
2 окт 2024
