Ritual - 1
Nischitaartha/Engagement will take place in girl’s house.Groom’s mother will bless the girl with Arishina Kumkuma,Fruits,Flowers,Artifacts,Cosmetics,Bangles,Jewellery,Saree and an engagement ring.The bride’s parents also bless the groom and give him a ring, a watch and other gifts.Traditionally bride and groom are not supposed to see/touch each other before wedding.Hence elders perform this custom of wearing rings.After this Lagna Patrika [i.e. Marriage card] would be written and read by the Purohits that day.Lagna Patrikas would contain the information about the marriage date,time i.e muhurtam and the venue details.Its a formal announcement for the relatives and friends that both of them are engaged!
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