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What are the rituals of a Bengali wedding from morning to night? (For Bride)

Shankha Pola Wearing:

  • Brass Pradip: Brass lamp for lighting.
  • Copper Devi Ghat: A copper pot for rituals.
  • Brass Aam Pallav: Mango leaves made of brass.
  • Brass Coconut: A brass replica of a coconut.
  • Copper Hawankund: A copper fire pit for hawan.
  • Copper Kosha Kushi: Copper spoon and bowl set.
  • Special Pradip (Small, Medium, Big): Earthen lamps of various sizes.
  • Special Dhakni / Khuri (Small, Medium): Small earthen lids for lamps.
  • Moochi For Gaaye Halud Rituals: A small pot for the Gaye Holud.
  • Latai: A small bamboo tool used in rituals, sometimes placed on the Baran Dala.

3. Decorative Items:

  • Boron Dala/Thali: A decorative tray for presenting gifts and items.
  • Topor: A conical headgear for the bride, traditionally made of shola.
  • Shital Pati: A decorative mat for the Pati Potro/Adan Pradan ceremony.
  • Palki Style Tatwa Suchi: A decorative tray for the Tatta ceremony.
  • Tatwa Tray: Another name for the Tatta tray, often made of paper.

4. Other Important Items:

  • Idol of Lord Narayan: For the Satyanarayan puja.
  • Kumkum (Red Powder): For making tilak.
  • Supari (Betel Nuts): For rituals.
  • Kori (Cowrie Shells): For rituals.
  • Sankha Pola: Red and white bangles worn by the bride.
  • Alta: Red dye for the bride’s hands and feet.

Malabodol

The mala exchange is more than just a floral ritual it’s a sacred “promise, a cultural treasure, and a joyous celebration of unity and love.”

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