Baarat

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Indian Baraat Wedding Ceremony - groom travel to the wedding venue on a horse accompanied by his family.

             A baraat is a celebratory wedding procession for the groom involving live music and dancing. While it does not hold religious significance, it is an important custom nonetheless.

          The Baraat ceremony is undoubtedly one of the most fun part of an Indian wedding ceremony. It is one of those rare moments when you don’t have to follow religious rituals or to be a silent spectator; you can dance your heart out and revel in your friend’s or relative’s happiness.

    

          The Baraat is more about celebration and fun rather than religious ceremonies and rituals. The groom wears the traditional head gear or turban along with strings of flowers or pearls covering his face. All the relatives and friends would dance while approaching the venue. Close relatives will throw money on the streets to ward-off evil eyes. 

           When the groom and his entourage reach the venue, he will be welcomed by the bride’s family and friends. They greet the groom by applying the traditional Tilak or Vermilion on the forehead of the groom. The bride’s mother will perform an Aarti to remove the evil eyes and negativity from the groom as he is about to tie the sacred knot.  The Aarti ceremony is followed by Milna, where the male relatives of the bride greet and welcome the groom. The Bride would only enter the venue once the Baraat is over and everyone is seated.

     

            Indian weddings, all different aspects of it, ensure that every emotion is generated at a wedding venue. Baraat ceremony ensures that everyone is exhilarated and the wedding is rendered spectacular.