{"id":305,"date":"2023-10-31T17:39:41","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T12:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/?p=305"},"modified":"2023-11-04T13:30:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T08:00:47","slug":"20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Important Bengali Marriage Rituals You Must Know About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Bengali weddings are grand celebrations known for their rich traditions and rituals. As a Bengali bride or groom, it is important to be familiar with the various rituals associated with a traditional Bengali wedding. This blog provides detailed explanations of 20 key Bengali marriage rituals to help with wedding planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#Pre-Wedding_Rituals\" >Pre-Wedding Rituals<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#1_Tilak_Ceremony\" >1. Tilak Ceremony<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#2_Engagement\" >2. Engagement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#3_Mehendi_Ceremony\" >3. Mehendi Ceremony<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#Wedding_Day_Rituals\" >Wedding Day Rituals<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#4_Haldi_Ceremony\" >4. Haldi Ceremony&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#5_Sangeet_Ceremony\" >5. Sangeet Ceremony<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#6_Vidaai_Ritual\" >6. Vidaai Ritual<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#Post_Wedding_Rituals\" >Post Wedding Rituals<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#7_Ashirbaad_Ceremony\" >7. Ashirbaad Ceremony<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#8_Bou_Bhaat\" >8. Bou Bhaat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#9_Sapta_Padhi\" >9. Sapta Padhi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#Bengali_Wedding_Planning\" >Bengali Wedding Planning<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#10_Katha_Ceremony\" >10. Katha Ceremony<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#11_Wedding_Invitations\" >11. Wedding Invitations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#12_Choosing_Wedding_Venue\" >12. Choosing Wedding Venue<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#Wedding_Decor_and_Setup\" >Wedding Decor and Setup&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#13_Mehendi_Mandap\" >13. Mehendi Mandap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#14_Sangeet_Mandap\" >14. Sangeet Mandap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#15_Wedding_Mandap\" >15. Wedding Mandap<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/blog\/20-important-bengali-marriage-rituals-you-must-know-about\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-Wedding_Rituals\"><\/span>Pre-Wedding Rituals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Tilak_Ceremony\"><\/span>1. Tilak Ceremony<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tilak ceremony involves decorating the bride and groom&#8217;s forehead with tilak or kumkum. This ritual symbolizes claiming the bride and groom by their families. It takes place a few days before the wedding. Close family members apply tilak to bless the couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Engagement\"><\/span>2. Engagement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The engagement ceremony of <a href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/bengali-wedding-planner-Kolkata\"><strong>bengali wedding<\/strong><\/a> involves exchanging gifts and promises between the bride and groom&#8217;s family. It signifies the formal acceptance of the match exchanging rings between bride and groom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mehendi_Ceremony\"><\/span>3. Mehendi Ceremony<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mehendi ceremony, held a night before the wedding, involves applying intricate henna designs on the bride&#8217;s hands and feet. It is a time of singing, dancing and celebration with family and friends. The darker the stain, stronger is believed to be the marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wedding_Day_Rituals\"><\/span>Wedding Day Rituals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Haldi_Ceremony\"><\/span>4. Haldi Ceremony&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Turmeric applied to bride and groom during the haldi ceremony helps exfoliate and brightens skin. It has anti-inflammatory properties believed to protect the couple from any disease or illness. Close family members ritually apply haldi while chanting blessings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Sangeet_Ceremony\"><\/span>5. Sangeet Ceremony<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The sangeet ceremony the night before wedding is a celebration of music, dance and mingling. Friends and family perform to entertain bride and groom. Dance competitions are held for fun and bringing the families together before the wedding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Vidaai_Ritual\"><\/span>6. Vidaai Ritual<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The emotional vidaai ritual involves bidding farewell to the bride by her maternal family and close relatives. Elders bless her for a happy married life. The bride then leaves for her husband&#8217;s home carrying gifts like sweets and paan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post_Wedding_Rituals\"><\/span>Post Wedding Rituals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Ashirbaad_Ceremony\"><\/span>7. Ashirbaad Ceremony<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During ashirbaad, elders shower blessings on newlyweds and pray for a long married life. Rituals like tilak, exchange of garlands and gold rings cement the wedding bond in front of fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Bou_Bhaat\"><\/span>8. Bou Bhaat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bou Bhaat is a lavish reception hosted by groom&#8217;s family to welcome bride and conclude wedding festivities. Traditional food like biryani, korma and sweets are served with musical performances.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Sapta_Padhi\"><\/span>9. Sapta Padhi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sapta padhi involves seven ceremonial walks around the sacred fire by bride and groom with prayers for happiness, prosperity and children. It signifies the beginning of their new journey together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bengali_Wedding_Planning\"><\/span>Bengali Wedding Planning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Katha_Ceremony\"><\/span>10. Katha Ceremony<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fixing of wedding is jointly announced in the katha ceremony. Family elders share wedding details like date and timelines to relatives and seek their blessings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Wedding_Invitations\"><\/span>11. Wedding Invitations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beautifully designed wedding cards or digital invitations incorporate all vital details like date, time, venue and a family photo. These are distributed four to six weeks before the wedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Choosing_Wedding_Venue\"><\/span>12. Choosing Wedding Venue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Venue selection is based on budget, number of expected guests, availability of facilities. Popular venues in Kolkata are wedding gardens, halls and lawns providing all arrangements under one roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wedding_Decor_and_Setup\"><\/span>Wedding Decor and Setup&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Mehendi_Mandap\"><\/span>13. Mehendi Mandap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A decorated tent like structure called the mehendi mandap provides the designated area for mehendi application. It is decorated with lights, flowers and cloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Sangeet_Mandap\"><\/span>14. Sangeet Mandap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The sangeet mandap is the specially decorated stage area where musical and dance performances take place at the sangeet ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Wedding_Mandap\"><\/span>15. Wedding Mandap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The beautiful wedding mandap or altar provides the focal point where all rituals and sacred wedding ceremonies like pheras are conducted in front of guests and fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With these key rituals being an important part of Bengali weddings, preparing well will make your special wedding extraordinary. For help arranging Bengali wedding events, food packages, contact The Royal Reception, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theroyalreception.com\/\">best event management company<\/a> <\/strong>in Kolkata. We ensure memorable Bengali wedding events in Kolkata with our comprehensive services. 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