Groom’s Horse

We have often read this in fairy tales that a handsome prince comes riding a beautiful white horse and takes his beloved princess with him. Indian weddings represent this beautiful saga of love and emotions.

When it comes to Indian weddings, horse form an important part. It has some rituals also associated with it. The groom’s sister feeds the horse before the groom rides on it. In exchange the groom has to pay them some money. An Indian groom arrives at the venue riding a white horse. Elephants are also used in some parts of the country. Kings used to arrive in a royal style riding a majestic elephant. Horses and elephants formed an inseparable part of the royal Indian wedding.

Horses are decorated with colorful saddle that matches the groom’s outfit. Sometimes even a carriage is attached to it in order to give it a royal and classy look. A beautifully decorated red and gold outfit is spread on the horse. Vibrant and bright colors are used to decorate the horse. A large umbrella also form a part of the horse décor and is believed to keep evil spirits away.

Indian weddings spread beautiful colors of Indian tradition, folk music and art. An Indian wedding baraat is a site worth watching with the people carrying beautiful lanterns, friends and relatives enjoying and dancing on the beats of music and groom riding his horse with his best man. This is the flavor that Indian weddings offer. Today, grooms arrive in a splendid car beautifully decorated with flowers and colorful drapes.