Haldi Ceremony Indian Wedding
Haldi Ceremony in Indian wedding
Indian Wedding has some traditional pre- wedding ritual, one of those called Haldi. Haldi Ritual involves applying a turmeric paste to the bride and groom. This ceremony is also known as Pithi or Haldi Rasam
What is the Significance of this ritual?
- The yellow colour of turmeric symbolizes purity, auspiciousness
- The ceremony is believed to prevent evil spirits from harming the couple.
- The turmeric paste acts as a skin exfoliant to freshen the skin
How it is celebrated
- The ceremony is usually held a few day prior to wedding day can be two day or one day before wedding , for Indian wedding destination like Indian wedding in Bali Haldi they do in the morning and ceremony late afternoon
- Family and friends apply the paste to the bride and groom's bodies.
- The ceremony often includes singing, dancing, and eating.
- Family members give the guests sweets and foods
What's in the paste?
- Turmeric, water, and oil are combined to create the paste. Some people also add milk, rose water, or sandalwood powder.
- The paste is applied with mango leaves to the bride and groom's face, neck, arms, hands, knees, and feet.
What you need to set up at Haldi venue
- The venue requires some back drop decoration
- Some containers if your paste is too liquid to avoid massy area
- Sound System set up you may need for play your music
- One table for placing all the paste and other material