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๐๐๐ฌ๐ก๐ฆ๐ข๐ซ๐ข ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ
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#Kashmir is a beautiful location with breath-taking valleys, snow-clad mountains & floral plains itโs known as โParadise on Earthโ, it's also known for its culture & tradition which can be witnessed at its weddings
#Thread
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#Kashmir is a beautiful location with breath-taking valleys, snow-clad mountains & floral plains itโs known as โParadise on Earthโ, it's also known for its culture & tradition which can be witnessed at its weddings
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The traditional #Kashmiri wedding is surreal and beautiful as Kashmir itself the elaborate rituals and sacramental commitment make them a regal & unforgettable affair. Here are some unique rituals at the wedding.
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The traditional #Kashmiri wedding is surreal and beautiful as Kashmir itself the elaborate rituals and sacramental commitment make them a regal & unforgettable affair. Here are some unique rituals at the wedding.
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๐๐๐ง๐ณ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฒ๐จ๐ซ
Traditionally, #Kashmiri elders hire a Manzimyor, a professional matchmaker to help them find suitable matches for the prospective bride or the groom.
๐๐๐ง๐ณ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฒ๐จ๐ซ
Traditionally, #Kashmiri elders hire a Manzimyor, a professional matchmaker to help them find suitable matches for the prospective bride or the groom.
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โ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก๐ฬ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ฏ๐ฎ๐งโ
'Manzimyor' makes a profile of the girl/guy, and presents their details at a compatible family. He gives the details of the guy/girl to an interested family giving them time to decide.
This process is called โParchรฉ traavunโ.
โ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก๐ฬ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ฏ๐ฎ๐งโ
'Manzimyor' makes a profile of the girl/guy, and presents their details at a compatible family. He gives the details of the guy/girl to an interested family giving them time to decide.
This process is called โParchรฉ traavunโ.
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๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ฒ๐๐ง
After the official consent for marriage, there is a very lavish ceremony known as Nishayan or engagement. This formal ceremony is usually hosted by the brideโs family. Close family and friends are invited to a very lavish feast called the Wazwan.
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ฒ๐๐ง
After the official consent for marriage, there is a very lavish ceremony known as Nishayan or engagement. This formal ceremony is usually hosted by the brideโs family. Close family and friends are invited to a very lavish feast called the Wazwan.
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๐๐๐๐ญ๐ง๐๐๐ฆ
After the engagement ceremony, there is a get together called the Saatnaam. It takes place at the respective houses of the bride and the groom. The get together is done to officially announce the wedding date. It is celebrated with traditional music & dance.
๐๐๐๐ญ๐ง๐๐๐ฆ
After the engagement ceremony, there is a get together called the Saatnaam. It takes place at the respective houses of the bride and the groom. The get together is done to officially announce the wedding date. It is celebrated with traditional music & dance.
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๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐๐๐ง๐ณ
It starts the main celebration of wedding. It is marked by traditional โMas Traavunโ (Letting down brideโs hair). The elder women of the family oil the brideโs hair and tie it into various tiny braids (Locally called โWaankhโ) & wrap them in colorful ribbons.
๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐๐๐ง๐ณ
It starts the main celebration of wedding. It is marked by traditional โMas Traavunโ (Letting down brideโs hair). The elder women of the family oil the brideโs hair and tie it into various tiny braids (Locally called โWaankhโ) & wrap them in colorful ribbons.
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๐๐๐๐ง๐ณ๐ข๐ซ๐๐๐ญ
A pamper session indeed. Amid cheerful family & friends, bride/groom receive all the tender love for the big day. Her hands, arms & feet are adorned with henna (called Malmaenz) and his little finger is adorned with henna, and money is wrapped around.
๐๐๐๐ง๐ณ๐ข๐ซ๐๐๐ญ
A pamper session indeed. Amid cheerful family & friends, bride/groom receive all the tender love for the big day. Her hands, arms & feet are adorned with henna (called Malmaenz) and his little finger is adorned with henna, and money is wrapped around.
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๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ก๐ซ๐ฎ๐ง
On the day of the wedding, the Kashmiri bride takes a bath and wears a traditional dress known as the Pheran, Nowadays, she dons it - wearing the headgear over an elaborate bridal saree or bridal lehenga. She prays reciting verses from the holy Quran.
๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ก๐ซ๐ฎ๐ง
On the day of the wedding, the Kashmiri bride takes a bath and wears a traditional dress known as the Pheran, Nowadays, she dons it - wearing the headgear over an elaborate bridal saree or bridal lehenga. She prays reciting verses from the holy Quran.
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๐๐ข๐ค๐๐ก ๐๐ก๐ฐ๐๐๐ง๐ข
The Nikah for a Kashmiri wedding is actually very modest in nature. The priest recites verses from the Quran and prays that the couple enjoys a long, happy married life.
๐๐ข๐ค๐๐ก ๐๐ก๐ฐ๐๐๐ง๐ข
The Nikah for a Kashmiri wedding is actually very modest in nature. The priest recites verses from the Quran and prays that the couple enjoys a long, happy married life.
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๐๐ข๐ง๐ข ๐๐จ๐ฅ
Following the Nikaah ceremony, the baraat including friends, family, relatives, neighbours, and more gather for lunch and bless the couple. The guests are served a traditional feast known as the Kashmiri Wazwan which consists of a variety of delicacies
๐๐ข๐ง๐ข ๐๐จ๐ฅ
Following the Nikaah ceremony, the baraat including friends, family, relatives, neighbours, and more gather for lunch and bless the couple. The guests are served a traditional feast known as the Kashmiri Wazwan which consists of a variety of delicacies
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๐๐๐ก๐ซ๐๐๐ณ ๐๐๐๐ฅ
In the evening, the groom and the baraatis are given a royal treatment. They are served food in beautifully carved copper plates. The menu is very elaborate & in a way. The groom is made to sit on a platform made of the finest silk carpets.
๐๐๐ก๐ซ๐๐๐ณ ๐๐๐๐ฅ
In the evening, the groom and the baraatis are given a royal treatment. They are served food in beautifully carved copper plates. The menu is very elaborate & in a way. The groom is made to sit on a platform made of the finest silk carpets.
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๐๐ฎ๐ค๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ข
After dinner, the bride bids farewell to her family. Ruksati is a very emotional moment for the bride & her family. Her close relatives & friends accompany her who carry her trousseau usually traditional copper items as dry fruit box, quran rehal, & jewellery
๐๐ฎ๐ค๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ข
After dinner, the bride bids farewell to her family. Ruksati is a very emotional moment for the bride & her family. Her close relatives & friends accompany her who carry her trousseau usually traditional copper items as dry fruit box, quran rehal, & jewellery
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๐๐ฎ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ง
The mother of the groom welcomes the bride to their home and lifts her veil so that her face can be seen by everyone. Women sing traditional Kashmiri songs and give her gifts. Sometimes a goat is also slaughtered in the honour of the bride.
๐๐ฎ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ง
The mother of the groom welcomes the bride to their home and lifts her veil so that her face can be seen by everyone. Women sing traditional Kashmiri songs and give her gifts. Sometimes a goat is also slaughtered in the honour of the bride.
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๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐
The next day, the family of the groom holds a feast known as Walima or a reception. Family, friends, and other people from the community are invited to bless the newlywed.
๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐
The next day, the family of the groom holds a feast known as Walima or a reception. Family, friends, and other people from the community are invited to bless the newlywed.
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๐๐ก๐๐๐ซ๐ข ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ง
For a few days after the wedding, relatives of the bride except her parents, visit the groomโs house and give gifts to the couple, mostly in the form of cash.
๐๐ก๐๐๐ซ๐ข ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ง
For a few days after the wedding, relatives of the bride except her parents, visit the groomโs house and give gifts to the couple, mostly in the form of cash.
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๐๐ก๐ข๐ซ๐ข ๐๐๐๐ฅ
A few days later, the family of the bride invites the couple and the rest of the family members for a meal at their house. The invitation is known as Phiri Saal. Goes without saying that the guests are treated with the utmost respect and honour
๐๐ก๐ข๐ซ๐ข ๐๐๐๐ฅ
A few days later, the family of the bride invites the couple and the rest of the family members for a meal at their house. The invitation is known as Phiri Saal. Goes without saying that the guests are treated with the utmost respect and honour
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๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ก
The immediate 7 days after the wedding are celebration days. During these days, bride wears seven different colours &does not do any household chores. On the 07th day, the family of the bride is invited for a feast and the bride leaves with her family
๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ก
The immediate 7 days after the wedding are celebration days. During these days, bride wears seven different colours &does not do any household chores. On the 07th day, the family of the bride is invited for a feast and the bride leaves with her family
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๐๐ก๐ข๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ซ
After the bride returns back to her husbandโs house, all the close relatives visit her just to make sure that she is doing well. This ritual is known as Phirraa Khaber.
๐๐ก๐ข๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ซ
After the bride returns back to her husbandโs house, all the close relatives visit her just to make sure that she is doing well. This ritual is known as Phirraa Khaber.
