Those who are interested in beautiful cultural rituals will be absolutely fascinated by Sikh weddings. Known as the Anand Karaj which translates in blissful union, the entire ceremony is filled with almost magical Sikh wedding rituals that you can appreciate even if it is the first time you are attending such as wedding. There are many rituals that take place before the ceremony, during and after. While every one of them has its significance and beauty, probably the ones that will impress you the most are the ones that take place during the actual ceremony.

 

The Milni or the formal reception of the groom's family by the bride is the moment when the father of the Sikh bride greets the father of the groom and garlands him. He is garlanded back and everything happens while a beautiful traditional song is played. After that, the other male relatives of the bride greet their counterparts from the groom's side and so the wedding ceremony begins. This is when the actual Anand Karaj starts to take place. Everything begins early in the morning usually and it will be over before noon. The bride is escorted by her family and seated on the left of her groom. Those who are present will stand and after that bow down to the holy book. The father of the Sikh bride will tie her veil to the groom's stole, which means that he is giving away his daughter in matrimony.

 

Attending a Sikh wedding is really impressive for anyone. The beauty of the gowns, the magic of the rituals and the spiritual significance behind everything is enough to move anyone who loves weddings in general and is looking for something truly special. Many people love the music. The traditional songs that have been played for generations create a magical atmosphere, where everything symbolizes the spiritual bond between the two lovers. The Sikh wedding rituals continue after the actual wedding ceremony, but the most impressive ones remain those during the ceremony. The traditional music will enchant everyone present, as it represents the sacred meaningful ceremony between the bride and the groom.

 

All in all, those who have the chance to attend a Sikh wedding should definitely not miss the opportunity because they will be charmed by the beauty of the rituals. Everything has a purpose and when people get together during the significant event, it will definitely be something to remember. Make sure you do some research regarding what you should wear and what else you should expect, so as not to offend the other participants. One thing is for sure, you will enjoy each moment spent there. Whether you are a guest of the bride's family or of the groom's, you will have the opportunity to witness a truly magical event, one that you will remember fondly for the rest of your life. You will be able to talk about this with your friends and share your experience with anyone eager to find out.