![]() Sindhi wedding ceremony is an amalgamation of Hinduism and Sufism. Sindhi people originate from Sanatani Hindus and do not follow Hindu rites sternly. In fact Sindhi weddings are based on Vedic rites. Their weddings generally take place on an favorable day like the Satyanarayan Chandsi or the New Moon day. The Sindhi matrimonial customs & traditions are described below: ![]() Pre Wedding Rituals Kuchchi Mishri: People from the girls' side visit the boy's place with a tray of sugar candy along with a small token amount of money. In case, the boy's family accepts this shagun or token gift; it is believed that the proposal is approved. Then, both the parties take a little mishri (sugar candy), thus marking the end of the betrothal ceremony as well. This event is also called ladki rokna (engaging the girl). Pakki Mishri: Pakki Mishri is the formal engagement, wherein the boy and the girl put rings in each other's fingers. The girl's family sends Groom's wedding attire to his house along with other gifts. Sugar candy, the sacred thread, a coconut and traditional sweets accompany these gifts. There goes a Brahmin priest. He takes note of the names of the bride and the groom, consults their horoscopes and then tallying from the almanac fixes the exact time of marriage so that it is conducted during an auspicious period. ![]() Mehendi: Mehendi ceremony in Sindhi Wedding is performed 3-4 days earlier to the marriage, is celebrated amidst songs and fan fare. This is not originally a Sindhi ritual but has been incorporated after the Sindhis migrated to India. ![]() Wedding Ceremony The marriage begins with the "thread ceremony" of the groom if he has not done it before. The bride and groom are seated next to each other and then the bride's mother washes the feet of the couple placed in a plate while the pundit chants mantras. The couple then takes the phera's round the holy fire. Here too a difference from any other Hindu marriage, there is an option of number of pheras. The couple can take three, four or seven pheras. The marriage comes to an end after parents and elders bless the couple. Post Wedding Rituals After the marriage, the bride opens the lock of the groom's house, establishing her entry in to the new house. She sprinkles milk all over the house and puts salt in the hands of her in-laws who return it to her in the belief and hope that she will mingle freely with her new family. The bride is then gifted cash, clothes and gold. More on Indian Religious Weddings
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