![]() In the view of the East Indians, marriage is not an allowance to human weakness, but it is meant for spiritual growth. Man and woman are thought to be soul mates that, through the foundation of marriage, can direct the energy connected with their entity instincts and passion into the development of their souls. The eastern states of India like West Bengal, Assam, Bihar or Orissa reflect the customs of marriage in this region. Assamese wedding ceremony is simple but elegant at the same time. The melody of the soothing wedding song 'biya naam" marks its uniqueness. The Assamese matrimonial customs & traditions include Pre Wedding Rituals like Juran Ceremony, Tel Diya Custom, Pani Tola, Nuani Tradition and so on. The main Wedding Rituals include Ceremonial Bath, Wedding Reception, Arrival Of The Groom and Wedding Ceremony. ![]() The symbol of Marriage in the east India is marked in the ritual of applying vermilion powder, in the parting of the bride's hair signifies the culmination of the wedding. The groom uses his wedding ring dipped in vermilion powder to mark a line from the start of his bride's hairline to the crown of her head. The material may either be ring, or a small basket or just finger. This is decided by the variation of castes. The ceremony ends with the couple seeking the blessing of the elders. All the attendees greet them. The bride is than ritually sent off to her new family; in certain customs at this point the brides usually undergo a name change as a symbol of shedding her old ties and adorning her new family. Nowadays the brides can even choose to keep both the titles along with their good name. When the bride arrives at her new home, her mother-in-law ritually welcomes her and she is ceremonially welcomed into the house. She takes care to enter with the auspicious right foot first, gently kicking over an intentionally placed measure of paddy as an augury of plenty for her new family. In modern times post the ritual rig-ma-role the couple through all relationships out the window and travel to the joy of honeymooning. The East Indian marriages are the amalgamation of tradition, fun and prosperity. The extravagance and color of the occasion strikes everyone present. Kinds of Indian Wedding
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