Rajasthani Wedding Rituals

A marriage of two souls is not the only thing that is celebrated during a wedding in Rajasthan. It is a festival of traditions, colours, and royal elegance. A wedding in Rajasthan promises fun, colourful clothes, and music, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Whether you are planning a conventional wedding or just want to understand more about its intriguing rituals, this blog will walk you through the most significant rituals in a Rajasthani wedding, their meaning and reasons as to why they are valued over generations.

Why Rajasthani Weddings Are So Special

• Rich Heritage: All the practices are surrounded by traditions of Rajputana.
• Vibrant Attire: Elaborate lehengas of brides and sherwanis of grooms are a mark of royalty.
• Royal Venues: Enjoy majestic backdrops by palaces and heritage forts. You will find plenty of places with historical buildings.
• Music & Dance: Weddings are represented by folk songs such as Ghoomar and Kalbeliya.

Major Rajasthani Wedding Rituals

1. Sagai (Engagement Ceremony)

• The initial official ceremony, in which families give each other presents.
• The bride is given clothes, jewels and sweets by the groom’s family.
• Often performed in temples or at a heritage venue. 

2. Ganesh Pujan

• A sacred prayer to Lord Ganesha for removing obstacles.
• Takes place in the house of a groom and the bride before the wedding celebrations start.

3. Pithi Dastoor (Haldi Ceremony)

• Golden paste of turmeric is rubbed on the bride and groom to make them glow.
• The relatives join with full musical enthusiasm.

4. Mehfil & Sangeet

• Folk songs and ghoomar dance accompanied by dhol beats at musical evenings.
• Females come together to sing customary mehendi songs and put on some henna.

5. Mahira Dastoor

• It is a ritual where clothes and ornaments are given to the family as a special custom by the maternal uncle of the bride.
• Denotes luck and wealth.

6. Nikasi

• An interesting ceremony in which the sister of the groom binds a golden thread upon his horse and puts kajal as a protection.
• Then the bridegroom mounts a beautifully decorated horse.

7. Pheras (Main Wedding Ceremony)

• Which took place in and around the sacred fire through the Vedic mantras.
• Vows of love and responsibility are represented through 7 rounds (saat pheras).

8. Bidai

• Emotional farewell of the bride as she goes out to her new home.
• Accompanied by folk songs and blessings.

Traditional Wedding Attire in Rajasthan

Why Choose Fort Dadhikar for a Rajasthani Wedding?

In the context of having a destination wedding in Rajasthan, it hardly can beat the pomp and authenticity of anything other than that of Fort Dadhikar in Alwar. This heritage fort, surrounded by the Aravalli Hills, presents:

• Royal Ambiance: Go back in time to the 1100 year old heritage fort to experience a true Rajputana experience.
• Scenic Location: It is located deep in nature. Hence, it is ideal for pre-wedding photography.
• Spacious Venues: Our heritage property offers courtyards, terraces and banquet halls. These spacious venues are perfect to accommodate crowds.
• Luxury Stay: Prime rooms are stylishly designed. They offer a mix of traditional and contemporary comfort.
• Cultural Touch: Traditional decoration, folk music, and customised wedding themes.

Regardless of whether it is a big or small event, Fort Dadhikar will surprise you. It is an ideal wedding place to get married in Rajasthan and make your dream of having a royal wedding come true.