Here is provided information on pre wedding
Oriya rituals:
Jayee Anukolo Ceremony
Jayee Anukolo ceremony marks the commemoration
of marriage rituals. This is followed
by the distribution of invitation cards.
The first card is sent to the family deity
or to Jagannath temple at Puri. The second
invitation goes to the bride and groom's
maternal uncle.
Mangan Tradition
In the Mangan tradition, people bless
the bride and then apply turmeric paste
on her body. This is followed by the bride's
ceremonial bath.
Diya Mangula Puja
Diya Mangula puja is conducted at the
Devi's temple. The bride's bangles, toe
ring, sindoor and sari are offered by
the female barber to the Goddess.
Barajatri &
Baadua Pani Gadhua Custom
The bridegroom along with his marriage
procession arrives at the wedding venue
with pomp and gaiety. This is known as
Barajatri.
In the Baadua Pani Gadhua custom, the
girl's side informs the bride that the
baraat has come. Thereafter, arrangements
are made for her holy bath.
Oriya Wedding
Rituals:
Here is provided information
on Oriya wedding rituals:
Kanyadaan
In this custom, the bride's father gives
his dear daughter's hand to the bridegroom
with the promise that he will take care
of her.
Haatha Ghanti
Custom
In the Haatha Ghanti custom, the bride
and groom take seven rounds around the
holy fire, to the chant of mantras and
shlokas.
Post Wedding Oriya
Rituals
Here is provided information
on post wedding Oriya rituals:
Grihapravesh Tradition
The bride, along with her husband, leaves
for her new home, where the groom's family
gives them a warm welcome. This is known
as Grihapravesh.
Astha Mangala
Custom
On the eighth day after marriage, the
newly weds visit the bride's home, where
yummy mouthwatering food is served. This
is known as Astha Mangala custom.