Baraat of Groom and Party Travels to Bride's Place

Baraat is the group of people who form the wedding party. Amongst others, this group, or baraat, has the groom, his parents, other family members, relatives and near friends. The baraat proceeds in a wedding procession. The groom leaves for the wedding venue with the baraat riding a decorated horse or elephant. This is a very colorful and grand ceremony. The groom's parents shower money coins over him, which are later on collected by the passer bys to spend as they like. This is a sign of joy and merry making. All members of the baraat are nicely dressed, especially ladies whose saris and jewellery increase the attraction of the baraat all the more. The groom's dress is a special one, quite distinctive from the suits worn by other members of the baraat. He is dressed in a sherwani (long jacket) and 'churidars' (tight fitted trousers) in the baraat. On his head he wears a 'sehra' (turban) with a 'kalgi' (brooch) pinned onto it. The turban usually has flowers extending from it to keep the groom's face covered during baraat procession and the wedding ceremonies later. Be a member of baraat and start your own indian matrimonial registration.

Each and every member of baraat is cheerful. The baraat arrives dancing and singing with joy. There is also the accompanying team of musicians beating drums and playing flutes. Light lamps accompany the baraat during night time. It is all an occasion of joy and celebration. To be part of a baraat, visit ApnaMatch for dating and friendship with someone who is attending a Hindu wedding.

Baraat Reception at a Specially Created Venue at Bride's Place

The loud music at the bride's place can be heard from a distance. 'Shehnai', which is one of the oldest Indian musical instruments, is also at play. A specially decorated reception place is created to receive the baraat. The reception place is either a huge tent erected outside the bride's house, well decorated with flowers and buntings and extensively lit if it is a night time, or a hired hall. Every thing is well planned for the comforts of the baraat members. Wealthy people welcome the baraat in a big hotel, where the management does all the work for the Hindu wedding party. Bride's parents bear all the expenses.

Number of People in a Baraat Should be Reasonable

The number of people varies from baraat to baraat. It may be from fifty to a few hundred, depending whose wedding is taking place. The number from fifty to one hundred fifty is very reasonable for ordinary or middle class families. However, rich families' baraat may consist of three to five hundred people, or even more, which is not a good management by the groom's side. Go to ApnaMatch to be aware of the number a people a baraat should have. The number of people in a baraat is groom or his parents' responsibility, because these are their people who have come at their invitation. It becomes a tremendous burden on the bride and her parents to look after and feed that big baraat. It is in itself a punishment for the bride and her parents even before the marriage. The people in a baraat in a Hindu wedding should consist of relatives, known families and very near friends with whom you deal quite often. Near friends or families invited should not bring with them their friends. People you have never met before and are not going to see in future should not be members of the baraat. This should be the guiding principle and followed by groom and his parents. There are people who follow the guiding principles, and you can be one of them at your wedding. Join Laj Marriage Bureau for discrete matrimonial introductions.

In a baraat, guests should not eat and drink too much to become sick and unsteady on feet. Food should not be left in quantities as waste. Food is god's gift without which we cannot survive. Baraat members should eat only that much which they can enjoy and be contended with, and not leave waste.

In the times gone by, a Hindu wedding used to last for many days, sometimes three to five days. It was a tremendous burden upon bride's family to look after the groom and his entire party all that time, providing accommodation, food, drinks and other hospitalities. It was like a daytime robbery. But things have changed now and same day weddings are being held. Join ApnaMatch to have a partner of your choice.