Gujarati Wedding and Matrimonial Customs

Gujarati culture is very rich and is deeply rooted in customs and traditions. Gujaratis are very lively people and celebrate their festivities and other special occasions with magnificent splendor and gaiety. It is reflected in their festival celebrations of Navaratri also that consists of holding of Dandiya Ras nights, in which people, dressed in vibrant color ethnic clothing, perform folk dances.

Read on to explore more information on Gujrati matrimonial customs & traditions:

For match making, Gujratis usually look out for prospective alliances for their children within their own community. When it is the time for ringing of wedding bells, Gujaratis go in for all the customs and traditions that form an integral part of traditional Gujarati marriage rituals.

Gujarati wedding ceremony begins with offering prayers to Lord Ganesha and seeking his divine blessings. Like any other traditional Indian wedding, Mehndi and Sangeet Mehfil follow it. Below is given information about the marriage rituals:

Pre-wedding Rituals

• Mandap Mahurat
• Griha Shanti
• Jaan

Wedding Rituals

• Kanya Daan
• Hasta Milap
• Pheras
• Saptapadi

Post-wedding Rituals

• Reception
• Vidaai
• Ghar ni Laxmi