Types of Wedding

India is a diversified country that sets a perfect example for unity in diversity. There are many religions flourishing in India that reside in unity without hampering each others presence. Every religion follows its own custom and tradition. These customs differs from one another. Weddings in India are a mix of these customs and rituals. Hindu community covers a major part of the country. There are other religions as well which includes the Muslims, Christians, Jain, Sikh, Parsi etc.

Wedding is perhaps the most important part of one’s life. It’s a social occasion for an individual and their family. Weddings in India build up a festive atmosphere filled with fun and excitement. It brings with it lot of responsibilities as well. Indian weddings would be fade and dull without the rituals and customs. They last for about a week. Right from the engagement ceremony till the post wedding ceremony there are many rituals and customs that one needs to go through. This is what makes Indian weddings so interesting. These rituals and customs may vary depending on the religion of the bride and the groom but this doesn’t reduce its importance.

Wedding binds two individuals and mark the formation of a new bond between two families. Rituals and customs are a way to bless the couple for their new life. They focus on the aspects of commitment, trust and marriage in one’s life. There are some rituals that are carried out to relax the couple and to add an element of fun and mischief to the wedding. The main Indian wedding types are Arya samaj, NRI wedding, North Indian wedding, South Indian wedding, East Indian wedding and West Indian weddings.

India is highly influenced by western ideas and culture but the traditional Indian values still remain intact. Even today Indian weddings follow the same tradition and customs but with a touch of western ideas.