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How Indian Weddings Are Celebrated

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:14:13 -0400

In India, many different cultures and religions exist. Though India is very cosmopolitan in outlook, there is a certain ritualistic difference in each religion. The weddings also vary in each part of the state. Indian weddings have been greatly influenced by the effects of migration and modernization. One thing which is common in all religions is colors. All Indian weddings are very colorful. The colors in Indian weddings symbolize happiness and celebrations. The best thing about Indian weddings is the feast, rituals and the marriage songs. Indian marriages are incomplete without the blessings of elders in the family. The parents, grandparents and all the elder members of the bride and groom clan have a very important role to play in all Indian weddings. Brides of different regions wear different outfits. Like a Mahrashtrian bride is supposed to wear a navarri or a yellow sari for the wedding along with the hair accessories and flower adornments. The Punjabi bride, preferably, has to wear red salwar kameez which is tailored in a traditional way and the dupatta is tightly pinned over the head. And Banarasi and Bengali brides wear silk sarees and apply alta (red color) on their hands and feet. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matri]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is Indiaâs fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online mahrashtrian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a Hindu marriage profiles on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other. Users can search for profiles through advanced search options.

Gujarati Weddings â An Extravagant Affair

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:11:37 -0400

Gujaratis are deeply immersed in cultural ethics and they take pride in celebrating their religious and cultural ceremonies with a lot of devotion. So, it is not surprising that when it comes to marriages, the Gujaratis enthusiastically participate in all the rituals and ceremonies that are associated with it. A typical Gujarati wedding is a pious affair that is marked by prayers, rituals and entertaining customs. A Gujarati bride wears a Sari on her wedding day. However, the Sari is worn in a different style than what is worn by the rest of the Indian women. The color of the Sari is, usually, red. Nowadays, lehenga cholis have also become a popular choice among the brides. On the other hand, the bridegroom is attired in the traditional dhoti-kurta. There are also many grooms who prefer to wear designer kurta pyjamas or western suits on the big day. Like all other Indian weddings, Gujarati weddings are also characterised by a number of pre-wedding, wedding day and post wedding ceremonies. Pre-wedding rituals: There are various pre-wedding rituals that are performed before the wedding day. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matrimony services]]> online matrimonials]]> Indian marriage]]> match making]]> matchmaking]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is Indiaâs fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Gujrati matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a Hindu marriage profiles on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other. Users can search for profiles through advanced search options on the website

The concept of Arranged Marriages

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:25:40 -0400

The concept of arranged marriages has always been a topic of argument among the youngsters and the older generation. Some feel that it is the safest form of matrimony and some feel that it is the most impractical way of getting married. In an arranged marriage, it is mainly the parents of the prospective bride and groom who scout for the perfect match for their children. Once their daughter or son reaches the marriageable age, they start their hunt for the perfect life partner for them. Once a suitable match is found, the girl and the boy are given sometime to take the final decision. If they agree, they are given a months of courtship period. During this time, they are expected to know each other better. But in some cases, courtship period is also not given and the girl and the boy are made to get married within a few days. The society has a significant role to play in an arranged marriage. While deciding a match for their son or daughter, parents donâ€'t forget what their society expects from them. Thatâ€'s why, arranged marriages happen, mainly, within the community and not outside it. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matrimony services]]> online matrimonials]]> Indian marriage]]> match making]]> matchmaking]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a Hindu marriage profiles on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other. Users can search for profiles through advanced search options on the website. Users can avail free registration.

How Sikh Weddings Are Performed

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:25:08 -0400

Weddings among Sikhs are an extravagant affair. Rituals of a Sikh wedding are more or less similar to that of a Hindu wedding. Just like Hindus, Sikhs also give more preference to arranged marriages. In Sikh matrimony as well, the parents of a girl and a boy look for a suitable match. Once the parents find a prospective match, preparations of the wedding begin. Pre Wedding Rituals Kurmai or Engagement: Wedding begins with the engagement of the would-be Sikh bride and Sikh groom. It is, usually, a family affair. The family of the bride visits the groomâ€'s house with gifts that include sweets, clothes and jewellery. After that, the bride and the groom exchange rings. During this ceremony, the Sikh priest recites Ardas to bless the couple. Chunni ceremony or the wedding veil: The groomâ€'s family visits the brideâ€'s home after the engagement ceremony. In this ceremony, the family of the bride only invites close relatives and friends. The groomâ€'s mother and aunts gift the bride a phulkari (traditional embroidery of Punjab) dupatta. During the chunni ceremony, the mother of the groom applies mehendi or henna on the palms of the bride. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matrimony services]]> online matrimonials]]> Indian marriage]]> match making]]> matchmaking]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Sikh matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a Hindu marriage profiles on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other. Users can search for profiles through advanced search options on the website.

Significance of Kundlis in Indian marriages

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:39:55 -0400

Kundli, an Indian (vedic) astrological chart, plots the positions of 9 planets across a number of houses (representing the solar system) in a graphical representation. The position of the planets in a Kundli is based on the exact time of one's birth. In Indian culture, it is widely believed and accepted that from these astrological charts the characteristics and traits of a person can be recognized and their fate is predicted. For this particular reason, kundli charts are used to decide whether a couple is suitable to tie the knot or not. In Indian matrimony, before a marriage proposal is made, kundli matching is done to identify whether the marriage will be successful or not. Significance of kundli charts in Indian marriages and consequence of being manglik: One can determine a number of factors from the charts, such as wealth, education, successfulness, and even children. However, Kundli can also be used to find out negative traits of individuals. The Manglik Dosha is considered as the most infamous trait. This situation occurs as a result of the planet Mars falling in either the 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th houses on the Kundli chart. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matrimony services]]> online matrimonials]]> Indian marriage]]> match making]]> matchmaking]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a Hindu marriage profiles on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other. Users can search for profiles through advanced search options on the website. Users can avail free registration.

Rituals of Gujarati Weddings

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:38:57 -0400

Gujarat, a state of rich culture, reflects Indian heritage beautifully because of its customs, rituals and traditions. And when it comes to Gujarati weddings, Gujaratis celebrate all the rituals extravagantly. In Gujarat, the rituals of a wedding symbolize many aspects of a married life. They serve as guidelines to the soon-to-be couple on how to lead a blissful married life. Gujarati Matrimony: Gujaratis, mainly, prefer making matches of their sons and daughters within their community. Just like other Indian communities, the parents of the girl start looking for a groom as soon as she grows up. Costumes to be worn in a Gujarati wedding: Bridal wear: Saree is the most common bridal wear for the Gujarati brides. They wear saree in a very different style during the wedding occasion. Saree is mainly of red color as it is considered being the most auspicious colour for the occasion. Nowadays, designer lehengas are also popular. Groom wear: Usually, the Gujarati bridegrooms wear traditional Kurta and dhoti. These days, designer and formal suits or kurta pajamas have also become a popular choice. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matrimony services]]> online matrimonials]]> Indian marriage]]> match making]]> matchmaking]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Gujrati matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a Hindu marriage profiles on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other. Users can search for profiles through advanced search options on the website

Tips for a monsoon wedding

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:44:34 -0400

Monsoon is regarded as the most beautiful season in India. However, for weddings, it is not the most preferable time of a year. But the season itself is associated with romance and love and a monsoon wedding can provide the ideal setting for a couple who are looking forward to marry each other. If you can make some planningâ€™s in advance, even a wedding in monsoon can be an event to look forward to. Undoubtedly, a monsoon wedding can be a lot of fun, especially if you are going for a marriage in India. The weather during this time of the year is neither too hot or nor too cold. It provides the perfect aura of love to all those who are planning to get married during this time. Useful Tips for Wedding: To make your wedding an unforgettable event for you and your guests, preparations have to be made in advance. It is important that you select your marriage venue atleast one month before the wedding day and your menu well in advance. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matrimony services]]> online matrimonials]]> Indian marriage]]> match making]]> matchmaking]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a Hindu marriage profiles on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other.

Tips To Lead a Happy Married Life

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:40:10 -0400

The most important tip is to be independent. Just because you are married to some, does not mean that you will completely become dependent on your life partner. At times, you tend to forget about how different you two are, because you've been living together for so long in this matrimony tie. Don't ever forget that you are a different human being and unique in your own way thatâ€™s why your life partner got attracted to you at first place. Try to take on some different interest and encourage your husband / wife to do so as well. Try to control your anger if your partner is also angry Usually, when you're angry, you donâ€™t want to hear nothing else and you don't really care about anything else. If you feel that both you and your partner are angry, try to youâ€™re your spouse some space. The best thing to do is to calm down. Be receptive to each other's ups and downs. Always talk through the problem and listen to each other. Just abandon the whole world rather than abandoning each other. Other very important thing, donâ€™t sleep till the time the argument is not resolved. **End Summary** Topics: ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a Hindu marriage profiles on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other.

Rituals of Muslim Weddings

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:25:03 -0400

Muslim weddings are simple and beautiful. They tie a man and a woman into a virtuous knot that marks a journey of happiness and togetherness in their lives. Hereâ€™s how Muslims celebrate their weddings: Mehndi Muslim weddings begin with the most beautiful wedding ceremony, called the Mehndi. This ceremony is organised at the brideâ€™s home either on the eve of the wedding ceremony or just a couple of days before it. The friends and sisters of bride smear her with turmeric paste to bring out the glow in her skin. After that, a relative or a mehndiwali applies mehndi on the hands and feet of the bride. The ceremony of Mehndi has a lot of festival feeling to it. According to customs involved with a Muslim wedding, the Muslim bride is not supposed to move out of the house for the next few days till the time her marriage does not take place. Baraat The next day or one or two days after the Mehndi ceremony, the wedding takes place. On this occasion, the groom enters the venue along with his Baraat. The entry of the groom is marked with a band of musicians who strike some traditional musical notes. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matrimony services]]> online matrimonials]]> Indian marriage]]> match making]]> matchmaking]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a Muslim matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other.

All about knowing your life partner

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:07:15 -0400

One of the most beautiful secrets of a successful matrimony is knowing and understanding your life partner completely. Once you decide the one you are going to marry, it is important to know more about that person. The more you know about your spouse, the more you can understand and love him / her. In fact, these days, both the prospective bride and groom are most excited and curious about knowing each other. Thatâ€™s why, the trend of meting and talking quite often after getting engaged has become quite prevalent nowadays. Indeed, this time gives the opportunity to ask questions about each other, know more about the family background and the match. However, the quest to know each other should not end after courtship. After the matrimonial as well, you should continue the process of knowing each other as it will keep the spice live in your marriage. Sometimes, married couples do not care about asking those silly 'whys' and 'what if' questions often brought out during courtship. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matri]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial services . Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a online matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other. Users can search for profiles through advanced search options on the website.

Significance of Engagement Ceremony in Indian Weddings

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:05:11 -0400

Marriage is a sacred thread which unites two different souls through marital bliss. Promising to stand by each other through all the happiness and sorrows of life, the couple starts a new journey steeping into a vast arena of marital relationship. According to the Indian custom, the newly mushrooming relationship of the two souls together must also be reinforced by the absolute blessings of the Almighty. Those rings that are exchanged during an engagement ceremony denote a sacred bondage that require great amount of commitment and loyalty. This Engagement Ceremony is followed by Marriage and so is considered as a blessed omen of connubial relationship and marital bliss. The Engagement Ceremony basically deals with the exchange of rings between the bride and the groom. The ceremony is conducted by a Pujari. Parents of the prospective bride and groom mainly conduct engagement or Sagaai ceremony to fix the matrimonial date. All the merriment and entertainment to their best extent is seen to get actually started from the occasion of engagement. An engagement ceremony is the main attraction of all kinds of Indian weddings. It symbolizes the spirit of Indian customs and traditions. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matri]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a online matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other.

Significance of Manglasutra

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A marriage signifies not just a union of two individuals but also the bonding of understanding, commitment, mutual love and spiritual growth. Marriage in Hindu tradition is about celebration and fun. It demands sacrifice, companionship, dedication, and surrender on the part of both the bride and groom. Each and every ritual and custom associated with a Hindu matrimonial reflects the real essence of wedding. Mangalsutra is one such symbol. It has a huge significance in Hindu weddings as well as in the lives of Hindu married women. This symbol of marriage is worn by the bride until her husband's death. Manglasutra in a way is comparable to a Western wedding ring, and is worn by an Indian married woman until her husband's death. The groom ties the Manglasutra around the neck of the bride during the wedding. In all Hindu weddings, one of the most sacred rituals is of tying Mangalsutra. One can decipher mangalsutra as a sacred thread or cord as 'mangal' means auspicious and 'sutra' means thread or cord. It is a black and gold beaded necklace with a gold or diamond pendant. It has different names in different states of India. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matri]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a online matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other.

Rituals of a Telugu Wedding

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Weddings in Andhra Pradesh are different from those in neighboring southern states of India. In Andhra Pradesh, while conducting a wedding, Telugu people follow their own traditions and customs. In Telugu weddings, the bride's maternal uncle and her brother play a very important role during her wedding. Apart from being an event that calls for a religious celebration, the traditional Telugu matrimonial consists of some fun customs as well. If you are willing to know more about the Telugu wedding rituals, this article is what you exactly need. Here, the most comprehensive information on the ceremonies conducted during traditional Telugu marriage has been provided. Telugu Wedding Customs Mangala Snaanam This means that both the bride and the groom are supposed to take an auspicious bath on the wedding day. The aim of this custom is to completely purify them and make them prepared to perform sacred rites. Aarti During this custom, oil is applied to the bride and groom at their individual houses. After that, the family members get together to perform Aarti. They pray to God to give wisdom to the bride and groom to lead their life blissfully. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matri]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a Telugu matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other.

What is Bridal Shower?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A bridal shower is a gift giving party organized by a brideâ€™s friends and relatives before her wedding. This custom has originated from the United States, although the initial stories about these events have been known to originate in Brussels, Belgium around 1860. The custom of the bridal shower is said to have emerged from earlier dowry practices when a poor woman's family might not have the money to provide a dowry for. In such a situation, friends of the would-be-bride used to come together and bring gifts that would compensate the dowry and allow her to marry the man of her choice. A similar custom practiced in medieval England was the Bride Ale. This was a feast held before the matrimony day, at which the bride prepared beer herself and sold it to the guests at a high price. In the United States, bridal showers originated first in urban areas in the 1890s, mainly among the upper middle classes. Around 1930s, bridal showers had begun to spread in rural America. Etiquettes of Bridal Shower Many different kinds of customs related to bridal shower have developed in different regions and social groups. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matri]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a online matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other. Users can search for profiles through advanced search options

What is a love-cum-arranged marriage?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

These days in India, the concept of love-cum-arranged marriage is, rapidly, gaining popularity. And why not! This concept is a beautiful feeling. The Indian society still does not have such advanced values that they will start preferring love after marriage instead of love before marriage. There are different stages of love in a married life. In fact, love is most ubiquitous in the beginning of the marriage. Slowly and gradually, love is overtaken by various responsibilities and children, which the couple has to acknowledge. The influence of the western culture has brought about this change in the urban cities and towns of our country. These days, young girls and boys move out for a date with the person they love. This is a hottest trend now witnessed in cities. But people living in the interiors of India are still not so familiar with this kind of concept. In villages, people still prefer arranged marriages. Even in cities, some families with orthodox mindset prefer arranged marriages over love marriages. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matri]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a online matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other. Users can search for profiles through advanced search options

Concept of Arranged Marriages in India

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Since the time unknown, the concept of arranged marriages has been prevalent in India. Even these days, there is an overwhelming majority of Indians who have their marriages planned and executed by their parents and other respected family-members, without the assent of the bride and groom. Arranged matches or arranged marriages are made after taking into account various factors such as age, height, personal values and tastes, the backgrounds of their families (wealth, social standing) and their castes and the astrological compatibility of the prospective couples' horoscopes. In India, the institution of marriage is considered a very significant one. Generally in arranged marriages, both the parents and the young people feel that since they were older and wiser than their progeny, they would be able to find an appropriate match for their children with more forethought than the latter. Although in India, mostly marriages are arranged, some couples are opting for love marriage in urban towns and cities. Amongst the Indians who are residing in overseas, many marriages are still arranged with the support of the parents. Even the so-called love marriages in India usually happen with the consent of parents, although their blessing may sometimes be a little reluctant. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matri]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a online matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other.

Online Matrimony in India

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Gone are the days when finding a perfect match was considered as the responsibility of family, relatives, friends etc. These days, all those youngsters who are in a marriageable age search for their life partner through matrimonial websites. They have now taken the whole sole responsibility of finding their life partners on themselves. And it is not wrong - matrimonial websites give them the freedom to choose from millions of profiles across all communities, professions and age groups. This takes the prospective boy and the girl away from the stringent choices of their parents. They can browse through the profiles themselves and see what suits them. In fact, this online medium of finding a life partner also allows them to chat with other matches, which means they can know a little about them beforehand or before making any further contact. This helps them to connect and know a little those people who are otherwise completely stranger to them. Also, it takes away all kinds of apprehensions from their mind. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matri]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a online matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other.

Customs of a Jain Wedding

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

In Jainism, the peaceful co-existence and communication of two different living beings in mutual beneficence or mutual reliance is preached. When a Jain matrimonial happens, a public announcement is made of the purpose of the soon-to-be bride and groom to live together in harmony for their entire life. Among Jains, marriage is regarded as more or less a sophisticated affair. Matrimony in Jains Jin Jain community, it is strictly maintained that the boy and the girl marry within the community only and it is felt that the children thus born would also become Jains only. It is mainly the responsibility of parents to choose an eligible bride and groom for their respective children. Jain brides are supposed to wear only sarees and just like any other Hindu wedding it is preferred that they wear the color red or any other bright color during the wedding. Jain grooms adorn the traditional Kurta Pyajama or the Dhoti Kurta. Rituals before Jain wedding Laghana Lekhan - During Laghana Lekhan, the marriage of the prospective bride and groom is fixed. In Laghana Lekhan, pooja is held at the girl`s house and relatives are invited. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matri]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a Jain matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other.

How Buddhists Get Married

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

When it comes to rituals and ceremonies, the Buddhists are strict conventionalist and their weddings are no exception. Buddhist matrimonial commence with the formality of asking the bride`s family for their consent by the groom`s family. The auspicious day of the wedding is decided by the monk (Lama). A betrothal ritual follows this ceremony. During this ritual, the lama recites the prayers and then a concoction called the madyan is served to the guests, this is considered as a holy drink. All the rites and rituals of this auspicious day is carried on by the astrologer or the monk. Pre-Wedding Rituals of Buddhists Horoscope matching is the foremost and the most important ritual of the Buddhist wedding. It is one of the crucial steps which are practiced with dedication. After getting the horoscopes matched of the would-be bride and groom, the groom family in discussion with the lama decides an auspicious date for putting the proposal of the wedding. After this, the next ceremony performed is the Chessian Betrothal ceremony, where the maternal uncle of the bride is seated on a raised platform. The monk recites prayers and offers â€˜madyanâ€™ as a holy drink to everybody. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matri]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a Buddhist matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other.

Ideas for a perfect wedding gift

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Giving gifts on the wedding day is an important part of the ceremony. A gift symbolizes the blessings of the guests have for the newly married. Through a wedding gift, a friend, relative, or a family member, wishes the couple a happy married life. Of course, when wedding gifts are purchased, one of the most important things to be kept in mind is their durability. It is a usual belief that wedding gifts should make a lasting impression. Here is how you can make a lasting impression through your matrimonial gift: Gift for the bride when it comes to deciding a gift for the bride, jewellery is on top of the mind. Simple yet elegant pieces of jewellery ensure surprise and fascination when the gift is opened. You can choose from pendants, chains, necklaces, bracelets, brooch pins, hairpins and earrings. The jewellery can be of pearl, diamonds, gold, platinum or semi precious stones. If you think jewellery is not what you want to give, gifting a watch should definitely be the next choice. You can buy a nice expensive watch for the bride. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonial]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a online matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other. Users can search for profiles through advanced search options

Jewellery Of Indian Brides

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Jewellery makes a bride look all the more beautiful. In Indian weddings, wearing jewellery is customary. The jewellery can gold, silver, platinum or diamond, depending on the taste and overall budget. On the day of the matrimony, heavy ornaments that go with the brideâ€™s attire and her personality are worn from head to toe. A typical Indian bride is usually adorned with following jewels: Hair Embellishments These days, hair accessories have become very popular and are considered a fashion statement. If a bride wears a diamond studded outfit, the hair accessories also should also be diamond-studded. Besides that, decorating hair with pearls or silver hairpins has also become very popular now. In certain Indian communities, it is customary for brides to wear elaborate headgear of flowers. Earrings - Earrings are available in various styles and designs like small, delicate, heavy and dangling ones. There are also earrings that completely cover the ears and brides wear earrings with a chain that is hooked in the hair. Earrings of the bride are usually made of gold decorated with dazzling gemstones or pearls. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matri]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a online matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other.

Christian Weddings In South India

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The word â€˜weddingâ€™ itself raises spirits in the minds of people. In fact, the very sound of the word â€˜weddingâ€™ gives us a joyous bump. Ever wondered what it is about weddings that enthralls and fascinates everyone. Nothing in this world is so gaily celebrated as this union of man and woman in a ceremony called wedding. Everywhere in the world, different kinds of weddings have different ceremonies, as each culture has its own bunch of traditions and customs, based on their ethic origin. Similarly, the Christian weddings in South India is a blend of Indian and Western customs since the time Christians in India are Indians who have been converted to Christianity by the British Christian missionaries, when Britain ruled India. Therefore, the Indian Christians, while still sticking to their Indian culture have also incorporated some western customs in their weddings. This jovial mingle of Indo-Western customs reflects on the Indian Christian wedding ceremonies as well! But then, one should not mix the concept of Indian Christianity with Indian Christians with Anglo-Indians whose parentages are a mixture of both Indians and British and they just follow only the western culture and traditions. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matri]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a Christian matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other.

Demand for NRIs Slows Down amid the Slowdown

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Of late, we have been hearing news of various markets being adversely affected by the slowdown. Now, the NRI groom market has been caught in the web too. The market that was blooming till sometime back has witnessed a 20% fall in demand. But with the economic slump hitting the private sector badly, people are once again looking for â€™stableâ€™ government employees for their daughters. During 1990s to early 2000, NRIs were considered as a prized catch and there demand was at its peak. However, the market, saw a boom around 2006-2007 for all Indians who were working outside. The main reason for this was that NRIs during that time made a lot of money and girls married them to get settled abroad, therefore making them the most prospective in the Indian marriage market. Another reason for this boom in demand was that these grooms meet the parentsâ€™ fundamental demands like religion, caste, house, job and plans after marriage etc. Their demand for NRIs became very strong in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and also people living in the metros. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matri]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a online matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other.

What all to include in your wedding trousseau

Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Making all kinds of preparations for the wedding is not an easy task. We all know that there are so many preparations that have to be taken care of before the D-day, like booking the venue, arranging for the decorations, choosing the caterer and, most important - shopping. After the wedding shopping begins, it is the bridal trousseau that takes most of the time and effort. A bridal trousseau has to comprise of everything that the bride might need, after her marriage. This is mainly because, during the initial days, a bride is usually shy and feels awkward asking her husband or in-laws for little things. So, her parents make sure that she has all necessary items, be it of everyday use or just party use, with her. In case you want to know what all should be a part of a brideâ€™s wedding trousseau, the following information will come handy for matrimonal. Jewelry Jewelry is one of the most important components of a bridal trousseau. Conventionally, yellow gold jewelry, in the form of necklaces, earrings, chains, rings, bangles, anklets, toe rings, armlet and waistbands, has been given to the bride during her wedding. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matri]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a online matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other.

How To Build A Safe Matrimonial Profile Online

Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Online matrimony is now one of the most trusted sources of matrimony. The term is quite familiar to all those who are in a marriageable age. These days, various matrimonial websites are helping individuals make the right choice of a life partner. Till a few years ago, it was mainly parents or grandparents or the local matrimonial channel (relatives and advisers) that searched for the perfect match for their children. However, this is not the case now. Today, the prospective bride and bride register themselves on various online matrimonial sites or their parents register their childâ€™s profile online for searching a right partner for them. These sites provide choices in all areas like religion, caste, community, location etc. Matrimonial websites boast of a plethora of profiles and to make your profile stand out from millions of profile, you should make an interesting profile. Letâ€™s look at the most important things that you should consider while creating a good online matrimonial profile. If you are searching for a bride or a groom online, just signing up on online matrimonial sites is not enough. **End Summary** Topics: Jeevansathi.com]]> matrimony]]> matrimonial]]> matrimonials]]> matri]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com , which is India"'s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a online matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other.

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