tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post5083051897031733865..comments2024-03-03T13:35:06.624+05:30Comments on my room: Juran .....Assamese Wedding RitualsKavita Sahariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11342095914702911870noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-91494891942523714802012-10-02T09:32:48.421+05:302012-10-02T09:32:48.421+05:30Dear Indian Yarn,
In Assamese Culture white or of...Dear Indian Yarn,<br /><br />In Assamese Culture white or off-white golden Baize mekhela -sador has very very significant role. Traditionally a married woman prefares to wear a white gold zari work assam silk mekhela sador only during anu Jurun ceremony of any bodies marriage. While again The Bridal Trousseau should be in white+gold combo for the actual wedding even I guess Assam is the only state where bride and bridegroom both wears the white golden costume for their actual wedding. Traditionally is believed that its glitters the colors like goldenish yellow which is a color of Vishnu or Krishna... typically Assamese follows Vaishnasim. interestingly in their wedding day the bride and the groom treats as Price and Princess also white reflects the symbol of purity and freshness significantly welcoming to their new life. <br /><br />Well we have similarities wd Bengali Wedding becoz geographically again its our neighboring state.Like in Bengli have Kaal-ratri after the actual wedding we have Bahi-Biya where after the wedding when bride comes to grooms house the next day for the whole day nobody can see each others face, for the rest of the day or the next day when the Khuba-Khubuni will take place (Reception at grooms place)the following night is call Subha-Ratri or Madhu-milaan or 1st night :) Typically Yes the story of Beula-Lakhindaar has been believed that how Lakhindar dies after the snake bite on their 1st nyt and how Beula had go through tremendous pain and struggle to return his life back from Death God in West Bengal so being a neighboring state Assam also got influenced by the mythology and also it has been believed that after the wedding if none of the bride and groom can't see each other for one whole day the chemistry sparks basically in arranged marriages and they eagerly waits for the first night where a understandable and compromising life can ahead with love and care. <br /><br />Putting vermilion into brides forehead by MIL is again has significant in Assamese tradition only instead of the groom the grooms mother puts vermilion on brides forehead or some times in absence of MIL any elderly lady do that (aunts ~Grooms) significantly before the Jurun Ceremony where all the gift specially cloths and Jewelries suppose to gift the bride along with the bridal trousseau that she has to wear in actual wedding all these items groom has to touch signifies that "not only I'm marrying u ..but with good grace and god and elders I'm accepting u as my wife and my whole family members and other relatives are welcoming u to our home and family. In jurun ceremony groom can't go or no young men are allowed to go accept very few elderly men from grooms side along with the ladies. Jurun is basically si ladies function. <br />Unlike Saree Mekhela-Sadors are in two pairs. <br /><br />Kabita well written !Indrani Bordoloihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994767292485636251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-90447538182108204602012-10-02T09:31:56.522+05:302012-10-02T09:31:56.522+05:30Dear Indian Yarn,
In Assamese Culture white or of...Dear Indian Yarn,<br /><br />In Assamese Culture white or off-white golden Baize mekhela -sador has very very significant role. Traditionally a married woman prefares to wear a white gold zari work assam silk mekhela sador only during anu Jurun ceremony of any bodies marriage. While again The Bridal Trousseau should be in white+gold combo for the actual wedding even I guess Assam is the only state where bride and bridegroom both wears the white golden costume for their actual wedding. Traditionally is believed that its glitters the colors like goldenish yellow which is a color of Vishnu or Krishna... typically Assamese follows Vaishnasim. interestingly in their wedding day the bride and the groom treats as Price and Princess also white reflects the symbol of purity and freshness significantly welcoming to their new life. <br /><br />Well we have similarities wd Bengali Wedding becoz geographically again its our neighboring state.Like in Bengli have Kaal-ratri after the actual wedding we have Bahi-Biya where after the wedding when bride comes to grooms house the next day for the whole day nobody can see each others face, for the rest of the day or the next day when the Khuba-Khubuni will take place (Reception at grooms place)the following night is call Subha-Ratri or Madhu-milaan or 1st night :) Typically Yes the story of Beula-Lakhindaar has been believed that how Lakhindar dies after the snake bite on their 1st nyt and how Beula had go through tremendous pain and struggle to return his life back from Death God in West Bengal so being a neighboring state Assam also got influenced by the mythology and also it has been believed that after the wedding if none of the bride and groom can't see each other for one whole day the chemistry sparks basically in arranged marriages and they eagerly waits for the first night where a understandable and compromising life can ahead with love and care. <br /><br />Putting vermilion into brides forehead by MIL is again has significant in Assamese tradition only instead of the groom the grooms mother puts vermilion on brides forehead or some times in absence of MIL any elderly lady do that (aunts ~Grooms) significantly before the Jurun Ceremony where all the gift specially cloths and Jewelries suppose to gift the bride along with the bridal trousseau that she has to wear in actual wedding all these items groom has to touch signifies that "not only I'm marrying u ..but with good grace and god and elders I'm accepting u as my wife and my whole family members and other relatives are welcoming u to our home and family. In jurun ceremony groom can't go or no young men are allowed to go accept very few elderly men from grooms side along with the ladies. Jurun is basically si ladies function. <br />Unlike Saree Mekhela-Sadors are in two pairs. <br /><br />Kabita well written !!Indrani Bordoloihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994767292485636251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-67514258866199287342012-10-02T09:30:50.008+05:302012-10-02T09:30:50.008+05:30Dear Indian Yarn,
In Assamese Culture white or of...Dear Indian Yarn,<br /><br />In Assamese Culture white or off-white golden Baize mekhela -sador has very very significant role. Traditionally a married woman prefares to wear a white gold zari work assam silk mekhela sador only during anu Jurun ceremony of any bodies marriage. While again The Bridal Trousseau should be in white+gold combo for the actual wedding even I guess Assam is the only state where bride and bridegroom both wears the white golden costume for their actual wedding. Traditionally is believed that its glitters the colors like goldenish yellow which is a color of Vishnu or Krishna... typically Assamese follows Vaishnasim. interestingly in their wedding day the bride and the groom treats as Price and Princess also white reflects the symbol of purity and freshness significantly welcoming to their new life. <br /><br />Well we have similarities wd Bengali Wedding becoz geographically again its our neighboring state.Like in Bengli have Kaal-ratri after the actual wedding we have Bahi-Biya where after the wedding when bride comes to grooms house the next day for the whole day nobody can see each others face, for the rest of the day or the next day when the Khuba-Khubuni will take place (Reception at grooms place)the following night is call Subha-Ratri or Madhu-milaan or 1st night :) Typically Yes the story of Beula-Lakhindaar has been believed that how Lakhindar dies after the snake bite on their 1st nyt and how Beula had go through tremendous pain and struggle to return his life back from Death God in West Bengal so being a neighboring state Assam also got influenced by the mythology and also it has been believed that after the wedding if none of the bride and groom can't see each other for one whole day the chemistry sparks basically in arranged marriages and they eagerly waits for the first night where a understandable and compromising life can ahead with love and care. <br /><br />Putting vermilion into brides forehead by MIL is again has significant in Assamese tradition only instead of the groom the grooms mother puts vermilion on brides forehead or some times in absence of MIL any elderly lady do that (aunts ~Grooms) significantly before the Jurun Ceremony where all the gift specially cloths and Jewelries suppose to gift the bride along with the bridal trousseau that she has to wear in actual wedding all these items groom has to touch signifies that "not only I'm marrying u ..but with good grace and god and elders I'm accepting u as my wife and my whole family members and other relatives are welcoming u to our home and family. In jurun ceremony groom can't go or no young men are allowed to go accept very few elderly men from grooms side along with the ladies. Jurun is basically si ladies function. <br />Unlike Saree Mekhela-Sadors are in two pairs. <br /><br />Kabita well written Indrani Bordoloihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994767292485636251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-20517424365183372482012-07-21T22:32:59.135+05:302012-07-21T22:32:59.135+05:30My fiancé is from Guwahati.. We're not getting...My fiancé is from Guwahati.. We're not getting married for a few years, not until I can come to India, I know he wants a traditional Assamese wedding, but I'm a little confused about something, both my parents are dead, and I have no other relatives, and his mom is dead.... So how do we have this part of the ceremony? I would ask him about this, but I'm a little embarrassed to let tell him how little I know about this... <br />If anyone can explain these things to me that would be great<br />Thanks, <br />Rhi..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-57116925260175456172011-09-11T19:46:57.311+05:302011-09-11T19:46:57.311+05:30well kavita baideu my non assamese girlfriend knew...well kavita baideu my non assamese girlfriend knew so much about the assamese wedding rituals after reading your blog, i ask my elders back home in asom not to cut short the rituals and it has to maintain traditionally and authentic way my wedding(which is on card soon). thank you so much.<br />cheers,<br />tridibatridibahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274746158657744391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-91047865419224602462011-09-07T13:49:26.426+05:302011-09-07T13:49:26.426+05:30Thank u so much that it was really wonderful a and...Thank u so much that it was really wonderful a and interestingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-14841621539827871692011-03-05T11:45:04.582+05:302011-03-05T11:45:04.582+05:30my brother is getting married to a assamese girl a...my brother is getting married to a assamese girl and this was d best i got so far about juran ... :) thanks a ton... am heading back to get some more from ur blog...Swati Raman Garghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10441262877200641257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-19794120043898699002010-12-14T23:35:38.615+05:302010-12-14T23:35:38.615+05:30very interesting..didn't know this part of Ind...very interesting..didn't know this part of Indian wedding in Assam..pictures are so good..well connected to text..You could have written more..its not lengthy at all ..<br />I don't know anything about Assamese traditions..its such an enlightenment ..and the best part is to see the pictures.. the place you belong..<br />thanks for sharing..hamaarethoughts.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355838190699373168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-81535534306483041552010-07-08T16:12:00.403+05:302010-07-08T16:12:00.403+05:30Hi All, I am planning to buy Mekhla Chadar for my ...Hi All, I am planning to buy Mekhla Chadar for my wedding.....i am a north indian girl & getting married with an Assamese guy. In North, we wear Lehenga but in my marriage i'll b wearning Mekhla.....i am very excited also but very much confused as i don't know what color and design i'll get for the marriage. Can n e bdy suggest me with some websites where atleast i can see the design & colors of wedding mekhla.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-80529848858923293472009-12-18T17:50:27.864+05:302009-12-18T17:50:27.864+05:30Your wedding ceremony rituals are so beautiful, Ka...Your wedding ceremony rituals are so beautiful, Kavita. This is the first time I am hearing about sindhoor being placed on the parting of the bride's hair, before the actual wedding ceremony takes place and that too by the future MIL. <br /><br />The photos are very very beautiful, Kavita! Thanks for sharing.Sandhyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478831923010850316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-29356584987497357272009-12-16T10:53:24.066+05:302009-12-16T10:53:24.066+05:30Thanks for visiting my blog and posting ur valuabl...Thanks for visiting my blog and posting ur valuable comments...Vijayhttp://www.vijay.sparkzspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-11333292024959831882009-12-16T06:24:10.557+05:302009-12-16T06:24:10.557+05:30How lovely!
Namaste & Aloha, Friend
Comfor...How lovely!<br /><br /><br />Namaste & Aloha, Friend<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Comfort Spiral</a>Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-74520607454121823072009-12-15T22:39:03.504+05:302009-12-15T22:39:03.504+05:30interesting. now that i hav learned something new ...interesting. now that i hav learned something new i can sleep in peace today!!Zebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01231653148423352990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-6928550354055189132009-12-14T00:47:34.725+05:302009-12-14T00:47:34.725+05:30Another beautiful posting.
I enjoy learning about...Another beautiful posting. <br />I enjoy learning about your traditions. In America so many traditions seem to be dying out...#167 Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069054405824134410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-23957845257817825172009-12-13T12:10:50.331+05:302009-12-13T12:10:50.331+05:30Amazing. So informative.Amazing. So informative.Onkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15549012098621516316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-51723928940936589822009-12-13T06:14:06.566+05:302009-12-13T06:14:06.566+05:30I don't know why you thought your post was too...I don't know why you thought your post was too long. If it had been twice as long I would still have enjoyed it so much! What wonderful traditions and a wonderful culture. Thank you for sharing.Clytiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18031797083999722788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-63666857975356232142009-12-11T20:15:02.685+05:302009-12-11T20:15:02.685+05:30i noticed that many women are wearing white with g...i noticed that many women are wearing white with gold thread saris. is there a special significance ?<br /><br /> all these intense rituals happen when the bride and the groom are from the same town, isn't it ?<br /><br />I also see some similarities between bengali and assamese - from the pictures i see - is that correct.<br /><br />mekhala chadar also resembles the traditional clothing of what kerala syrian christian woman would wear - i am begining to wonder is it because of the geography of the land ?<br /><br />your "my room" is very interestingindian yarnhttp://indianyarn.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-19515917480376466062009-12-11T15:43:57.235+05:302009-12-11T15:43:57.235+05:30WOW!
thats so very colorful event ....
proud to be...WOW!<br />thats so very colorful event ....<br />proud to be Indian ha?deepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15296902414799985603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-66250474463357179602009-12-11T10:07:26.795+05:302009-12-11T10:07:26.795+05:30@DESTINY'S CHILD....Thanks.Welcome to our blog...@DESTINY'S CHILD....Thanks.Welcome to our blog,please visit us always.<br /><br />@UNSEEN RAJASTHAN...Arree koi baat nahin,take your time.BTW,i saw those wedding pictures,great!!<br /><br />@AS...HELLO!!You are welcome here.This attire is called MEKHELA-CHADAR,it is a two piece clothing.Thanks for appreciating.<br /><br />@NITU JI....yeah,hey you got me all nostalgis.hmmmm,those were the days.Remember Sango's cousin's marriage haaaaa !!!<br /><br />@VIJAY...Thanks.Please explain.Kavita Sahariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11342095914702911870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-80454636346454673442009-12-11T09:37:47.566+05:302009-12-11T09:37:47.566+05:30Good Tradition.. Hi friend this is vijay here.. ur...Good Tradition.. Hi friend this is vijay here.. ur doing a really good job.. can we exchange links..Vijayhttp://www.vijay.sparkzspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-59045123336723352872009-12-10T23:03:44.834+05:302009-12-10T23:03:44.834+05:30hii!
those Asamese saris look just too classy :Dhii!<br /><br />those Asamese saris look just too classy :DAnkita https://www.blogger.com/profile/08423815874935620837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-26579626857499737462009-12-10T21:36:46.077+05:302009-12-10T21:36:46.077+05:30recalling our attendance to marriage parties in ou...recalling our attendance to marriage parties in our five year stay at rdc.....i think without taking names the perio dept. marriage tops the list!!!! our exclusive invitation to the 3rd yrs.lol!!! what u say ????nituscornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12360006174873916142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-73568777619885994592009-12-10T21:36:01.033+05:302009-12-10T21:36:01.033+05:30Hi Kavita Di !! Sorry coming back after a long tim...Hi Kavita Di !! Sorry coming back after a long time !! Actually busy with Business and Friend's wedding.Indian weddings are really mind blasting.Full of fun and enjoyment.<a href="http://www.unseenrajasthan.com/" rel="nofollow">Unseen Rajasthan</a>Unseen Rajasthanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15286500780996746525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-69103161898586049462009-12-10T17:41:21.734+05:302009-12-10T17:41:21.734+05:30That was so interesting...you described the entire...That was so interesting...you described the entire ceremony in full detail...I think this is what makes our country special..every place has its own different customs and traditions...I am definitely going to keep up with this blog...:)Destiny's child...https://www.blogger.com/profile/17057033204086978256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4741045142597397080.post-33042075031159995632009-12-10T14:05:25.226+05:302009-12-10T14:05:25.226+05:30@BHAVYA..Thanks.It takes 3-4 days combining all th...@BHAVYA..Thanks.It takes 3-4 days combining all the ceremonies plus the reception.<br /><br />@HOLY LAMA..Thanks.I learned ULUNI because it is a must for any religious and any auspicious purpose out here.When i go back to Delhi my cousins and small kids ask me to make this sound and they all try to imitate me.<br />I had no idea that it is chanted at your marriages too though i know Bengalis do it.<br /><br /><br />@LIN..Thanks.Yes it is our Indian version of bridal shower.<br /><br />@PRIYANKA..Thanks,i know about Shagun but would love to know about Shimanti.<br /><br />@SUMANDEBRAY...Thanks.<br /><br />@PATTY..Thank you.Kavita Sahariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11342095914702911870noreply@blogger.com