PICTURES
Example of Indian wedding invitation
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Jewelry is a very important part of marriage
ceremonies in India. Most brides are adorned with jewelry for religous reasons
and to look beautiful. Many Muslim brides wear a head ornament on their left
side. Most of them wear a Nath (nose ring they get at the ceremony) and they
wear bangles and necklaces. The jewelry that the bride wears indicates her social
and economic status in society as well as where she is from. Many brides have
lots of jewelry as part of their dowry. This is seen as insurance for them in
the future in case their marriage fails. This jewelry to many is a symbol of
married life.
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At the henna party the bride has her feet and hands decorated. These can be compared to temporary tattoos. They often have many ornate paintings and may use precious gems.
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The Koran recitation ceremony
 Here is an example
of a dowry document. You probably won't understand what it says but you
will notice money negotations involved. |
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Here is an example of a menu of food served at a wedding hall:
Mini Popadoms
Onion Bhajis
Samosas
Sheekh Kebabs
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Chicken Korma
Lamb Bhuna
Chicken Masala
Bombay Aloo
Dhal
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Pillau Rice
Indian Bread
NIKAH CEREMONY- Notice the
bride standing up and covering her face. Most brides wear a red
sari (uncut cloth draped around the body), symbolizing the color of
marriage. It may be yellow or gold depending on the region one is from.
Often brides will wear a red veil and lots of gold jewelry. Muslim brides
usually wear a lahanga suit which is a long, gathered skirt, or they
might wear a salwar kameez which are pants that come to the ankle with
an embroidered tunic and a dupatta shawl. Muslim brides normally cover
their heads. Many couples often wear garlands of flowers around their
neck.
