96 Kuli Maratha Wedding: An auspicious event
The 96 kuli maratha people are indigenous to the state of Maharashtra and are very simple in their way of life which is reflected in their marriages. They follow many traditions in their wedding ceremonies, which show the beauty of their wedding. Martha's wedding is scheduled for the morning. Like any other community, the people of Maharashtra believe in astrology and pay close attention to this phenomenon. The comparison of the stars and the planets is of great interest, because they strongly believe that the future life of the couple's marriage depends on the matching of stars. To mark the engagement of a boy and a girl, both families exchange sugar and the event is known as Sakhar Puda. The event is informal and the next event known as Wang Nischay is an official participation event. Here they seek the blessings of family gods or "kuldevtas" and the event is held in the homes of a boy and a girl. After the ceremony, both families meet with a priest to conclude the ...