Post-Wedding Mahashtrian Rituals

Here is provided information about post wedding Mahashtrian rituals:

In the Indian society, marriage is not just the meeting of two individuals, but of two families. As a part of this ritual, the groom’s mother initiates the entry of her daughter-in-law in her new home. The bride’s mother-in-law looks (baghne) at her daughter-in-law's (sunn) face (mukh). She also looks at her face in the mirror. Thereafter, she combs her daughter-in-law’s hair. This tradition reminds of the beautiful mother-daughter relationship.

Changing The Bride's Name

It has been a custom among the Maharashtrians to change the name of the girl after marriage. This ceremony is usually held at the groom’s house. Om Ganeshay Nama and the kuldevta's name are inscribed and then the bridegroom traces his wife’s name in a plate full of rice.

Reception Party

Reception party is hosted on the night of marriage. Special lunch is prepared for the occasion. Firstly, the groom’s family members are seated to savor the yummy lunch. The newly wedded couple takes rounds of the mandap, so as to ensure that everybody is having lunch and enjoying himself or herself. After that, the bride’s family is asked to have their lunch.