Maharashtrian wedding!!!

Maharashtrian wedding rituals are always special and unique.if you ever attended any Marathi wedding then you must know why it is special. Maharashtrian people always follow their traditional customs and rituals during their wedding ceremony. Marathi weddings are full of colours and fun rituals that are sure to spice the whole event. Sakhar puda is one of the first rituals heralding the beginning of the wedding .

Halad chadavane this particular ceremony take place on the day before the wedding .they apply the turmeric paste with mango leaves. Colourful flowers, lights, Rangoli and decor with intricate and beautiful pattern and wedding guests chatter, lips-smacking food platter make up the pulse and spirit of Marathi matrimony. The bride dresses in yellow and a mundavalya ( a string of pearls or flowers) is tied across her forehead. Rice is placed on the idol's head as mantras are recited and the bride prays to the Hindu goddess Parvati.

Paithani is the sari of choice and the peacock pattern and bright shades rule the wedding .the pearl studded, precious nose ring or naath simply steals the entire show. Men wear a dhoti. They also wear a tight - fitting coat. Sometimes they also wear a turban.

An Indian wedding is surely all about serving special cuisines and hospitality. Another integral aspects has to be the sumptuous cuisine of Maharashtra. You will find bhaji, rice,dal, roti, spicy vegetables, puri, jalebi, sheera n shrikhand . The best part of these wedding is that the food is simple but very special .