The Elaborate Kshatriya Matrimony Ceremonies

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The Kshatriya matrimony is an elaborate affair. It has all the elements of a typical Indian matrimony apart from certain rituals which are exclusive to Kshatriyas alone. The matrimony starts officially with the engagement and lasts number of days. During this period, there are whole lots of rituals to be performed.

The pre-nuptial rituals

Tilak ceremony

On this day, the male members of the girl's family go to the groom's house. The women do not go with the men on this occasion. The brother of the bride applies Tilak on forehead of the groom. The groom is presented with gifts like sweets, clothes, fruits, sword, etc. This ceremony formally announces the engagement. It is important ritual of any Kshatriya matrimony.

Ceremony of Griha Shanti and Ganapati sthapana

The Ganapati Sthapana and Griha Shanti ceremony takes place few days before the matrimony. It is an important ceremony where the parents of the groom and bride perform yagna to propitiate gods. The idol of Ganapati is installed .it is an important ritual after which starts the marriage ceremonies.

Ceremony of Pithi Dastoor

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... is an important ritual of any Kshatriya matrimony which lasts up to the final wedding day. Both bride and groom take part in the ritual involving application of turmeric and sandalwood paste. The ceremony is more elaborate at the bride’s place. After this ceremony, the bride and groom can't leave the house. The bride wears the orange Rajasthan dress on the occasion.

Mahira Dastoor

The ceremony of Mahira Dastoor is exclusive to Kshatriya matrimonies taking place at both groom and bride's homes. The maternal uncle comes with his entire family with gifts for the entire family.

Sacred Thread ceremony

The ceremony of sacred thread is essential for all Hindu marriages. Only the groom wears the sacred thread along with saffron dress and performs yagna with the priest. In Kshatriya Matrimony, groom wearing saffron represents two choices, i.e., ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­renunciation or becoming a householder. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the groom acts as if he wants to run away only to be stopped and convinced of the benefits of marriage by the maternal uncle.

Palla Dastoor

Palla Dastoor is an important element of Kshatriya matrimony where the groom's relatives present trousseau, clothes and jewelry the bride has to wear at the wedding.

Baraat

No Indian matrimony is complete without the baraat. But the Kshatriya matrimony is bit different as there are no ladies and no dancing. The groom sits on the horse carrying a sword.

Wedding Rituals

The Kshatriya matrimony is solemnized with the yagna fire and the Vedic mantras. The bride remains veiled throughout. Matrimony is not complete without the pheras.

After the marriage, the rituals of Grihapravesh and pagelagni are performed where the bride is introduced to the whole family. No matrimony is complete without celebrations. The mehfils at both the bride and groom’s place have lot of singing and dancing on the occasion. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian are served at the matrimony.

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