This ritual is followed by gaye holud, the wedding ceremony called Bibahobashor, and the reception known as Bou-bhaat, where each one takes place on separate days.īride and the Groom are Given Mixture of Sweet and Curd-As a part of pre- wedding ritual, before sunrise the bride and the groom are given mixture of sweet and curd since they would be fasting the whole day until marriage. After which the bride and the groom exchange rings. In the Bengali wedding the first ritual performed is Ashirvaad where the elders of the family assemble and bless the bride and the groom with gifts like gold, silk clothes, husked rice and a special grass which mainly signifies wealth, prosperity and well-being. Once the introduction is given the Ghotoks are given special gifts and they are bid goodbye. A traditional Bengali Wedding is generally arranged by matchmakers who are popularly known as Ghotoks.
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