Marriage, wedding or shaadi call it by any name for
Indians it has a very special significance. All look forward for a
wedding celebration in the family. Everybody wants to participate in the
pre and post wedding festivities, which is an indispensable part of
Indian wedding rituals. All the pre and post wedding rituals and customs
is now an integral part of Indian wedding celebrations. For those who
want to have fun and enjoyment pre wedding functions give them that
chance. There are various kinds of pre wedding functions. The most
important of pre wedding rituals are engagement, sangeet, mehendi, haldi
and tilak.
In different regions of the country these pre wedding functions are
celebrated in different style. Each region has its own custom and
traditions. In Hindu traditions although the main marriage ceremony is
held on one day but the other ceremonies are usually held on separate
days preceding the wedding. Even there are various post wedding
celebrations too. Here we will discuss about the different pre wedding
functions, which are as important and significant as the main day
wedding celebration.