Marwari Wedding- Culture,Colour And Charm!!

Hi friends!
Did you know about one of the most colourful set of people in the society?
No??...So here comes some wonderful information!!

Marawari Shaadi!!

1. Engagement ceremony takes place at the bridegroom's home. It is generally attended by the brother, father and relatives of the both parties. The women folk are not allowed in this function.

2. Ganpati Stapana or griha parvesh is the first ceremony that is held after the engagement.

3. Pithi dastoor is another ceremony which is held. A paste of turmeric and sandal are applied on the body of groom.
Then bride reaches in a silk canopy which is placed on the swords at the four corners. Four women have to hold the canopy. Paste is then applied on the bride. Orange dress is worn by the bride.

4. Marriage provides a source of entertainment for the whole community. Men and women gather at different places and dholak is played. Folk songs and dances are performed by the people.

5. Janav dastoor, orange clothes are worn by the groom and a haven is performed by him.

6. Palla dastoor is performed on the wedding day or a day before.
In this ceremony, some of relatives of the groom visit the bride's house and bring clothes, jewelry and presents for the bride. All these things are worn by the bride at the time of wedding.
Red color attire is traditionally worn by the bride. But yellow, orange or pink can also be worn.

Any Marwaris who want to share more??

Hey its great info to know about.

Thanks for the share

Good information.

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So we can have visual treat as well

Hi ,

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Hey mukta....

Great job yaar!!

I would love to share one of the most exquisite Marwari Receipe here... Dal Bati

Ingredients

For dal
2 cups - Rajma beans (soaked in water overnight with a pinch of soda bicarb)
3/4 cup - Whole black gram (urad) (soaked in water overnight with a pinch of soda bicarb)
3 Nos - Onions chopped finely.
2 Nos - Tomatoes, chopped finely.
2 tsps - Garam masala powder.
2 tsps - Chilli powder.
1 tsp - Turmeric powder.
1 tbsp - Ginger-garlic paste.
2 Nos - Green chillies, slit lengthwise.
2 tbsps - Cream
4 tbsps - Ghee (Clarified Butter)
1 cup - Coriander leaves, chopped finely.
Oil to fry

For dumplings:
5 cups - Whole wheat flour, sieved.
1 cup - Ghee, melted.
2 tbsps - Curd.
Salt to taste.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Pressure cook rajma and black gram till it becomes soft.
- Heat 4 tbsps oil, Add onions and saute till brown
- Add ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes and saute
- Add all the masalas, beans and salt and simmer till well blended. The gravy should be thick.
- Pour over cream and ghee. Knead a soft dough with flour, ghee, curd, salt and just enough water. Roll into lemon-sized balls. Cover and keep for one hour.
- Then roast in batches on hot coals till puffed and golden outside and spongy inside. Keep hot.
- Garnish the dal with coriander leaves and slit green chillies. Dip hot dumplings in the dal while eating.

Hope you all try this at home and impress your MOM-IN-LAWS
Do tell me how it was!!