Sikh Wedding

Rok Rokka Pre-engagement is the first most important ceremony where the bride to be’s parents together with their close family first see the groom to be and his parents to imply that the two families agree for the wedding to take place when convenient for both families. Learn more…..

Once we know the wedding can take place, we shall ask the blessings of Guru Ji to start the wedding events by organising the Akhand Patth. Some people organise the Sahej Patth and have Bhog on or sometime before the wedding day.

If time is of the essence a Sukhmani Sahib Patth can suffice.

Kurmai, Mangna, Magni, Engagement is the official Engagement of the Bride and Groom. Learn more…..

The Ring ceremony, also known as “Kurmai”, is a traditional ritual where the groom and bride exchange rings. It is typically performed before the Anand Karaj, Sikh wedding, ceremony. The exchange of rings is considered a symbol of the couple’s love and commitment to each other. Learn more…..

Chuni Chadai or Chuni Ceremony is a traditional pre-wedding ceremony in North Indian and Punjabi culture where the groom’s family, especially the women, formally accepts and blesses the bride by presenting her with a decorative veil (chuni) and gifts. More information……

Sahe Chithi is a traditional letter which is used as a wedding invitation. It is typically written by the bride’s family to formally invite the groom’s family to the wedding ceremony. The letter includes details about the wedding, such as the date, time, and location, as well as the names of the bride and groom. It is considered a polite and respectful way to extend an invitation to a wedding.

Sahe Chithi is an official invitation from the Bride’s family to the Groom’s parents, together with their family and friends, for the wedding ceremony of the Bride and Groom, . More information…..

Sahe Chithi is an official invitation for the Groom’s parents, together with their family and friends, for the wedding ceremony of the Bride and Groom, from the Bride’s family.

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Maiyan is a pre-wedding ritual in Sikh weddings where the bride’s family holds a ceremony at their home. During the ceremony, the bride’s mother applies a paste of turmeric, sandalwood, and other ingredients to the bride’s skin to enhance her beauty and prepare her for the wedding. The bride’s close family and friends can also apply Mehndi onto the bride’s face and arms and also bless her during this ceremony. Learn more…..

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Mehndi Night is a pre-wedding ceremony where intricate henna designs are applied to the bride’s hands and feet. Learn more…..

Ladies Sangeet is a pre-wedding ceremony where the women do Gidha, which is a type of traditional Punjabi folk dance performed by women. Learn more…..

In Sikh weddings, “Nanki Shak” refers to a traditional custom in which the bride’s maternal uncle, also known as “Mama” or “Mausar,” plays a special role. The term “Nanki” is derived from the name of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhi.

 The maternal uncle’s role in this custom is seen as a sign of love, protection, and blessings for the bride’s journey into her married life.

Jaago, Jago, Jaggo is a pre-wedding ceremony where the groom and his family are awakened early in the morning to prepare for the wedding.. Learn more…..

“Suhag Ki Pitari” is a term commonly used in Asian weddings. It refers to a traditional bridal trousseau or jewelry box that contains items to be used for the bride’s wedding day and in her new home with her husband. Learn more…..

Choora: is a pre-wedding ceremony where the bride’s maternal uncle gives her a set of bangles, known as choora, which she will wear on her wedding day. Learn more…..

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brides wedding day starts very early compared to grooms.

brides day start with a bath

brides mama helps her out of the bathroom

dresses first

choora

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Brides maids are also getting ready

bride and family get to the gurdwara sahib before the groom and their family

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the groom gets ready

Sarwala gets ready

groom and sarwala are sat on chairs or similar

sister puts something in grooms and sarwala eyes

both are given sagan

just before departing for the Gurdwara Sahib the sister puts a sehra on the groom

groom sometimes takes a spere pair of shoes 

Baraat: is the groom’s formal arrival at the wedding venue, accompanied by his Sarwala, family and friends to the bride’s home or wedding venue in a festive procession. Learn more…..

Milni is the formal meeting, of very close family members, between the groom’s family and the bride’s family, where they exchange greetings and/or gifts. Learn more…..

Anand Karaj is the actual Sikh Marriage ceremony performed inside the Gurdwara Sahib and in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Learn more…..

Doli is the ritual of bidding farewell to the bride by her family and friends as she leaves for her new home with her husband. Learn more…..

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Murdi Gaddi is a ritual which takes place a day after the wedding when the Bride and Groom are collected by the brother of the Bride to visit the Bride’s parents. This is where the bride’s head is covered with a dupatta or veil, signifying her married status and the end of her maidenhood. Learn more…..