BIYE (Marriage)

Finally it comes “marriage” for that Panchini, Gaye halud, were arranged. This festival is arranged at the house to bride. So the relatives of bridegroom arrange a journey to bride house to attend that ceremony. This journey is called “Barjatra”. Before staring the journey, another festival ‘Doi Mangole’ is arranged for bridegroom, at this occasion, curd is mixed with chira, Doi. Then it is given to bridegroom to eat. Guardians of bridegroom give sharee, ornaments & other cosmetics items to bride. Normally, bride wears these. After complete the marriage register then every invited person enjoy feast program. Normally polow, Briani, Chickens roust, Sweet dish etc are the menu of the feast. Bridegroom comes in bride stage. Then they inter change their eye contract & change their “ Mala Badal”. This part is called “ Shah Nazar” This part is conduced by bride sister & sister-in-low. After change the eye contact some one asked, “ What you have seen?” Then bridegroom explains his feelings.After that, the crucial time is coming; it is time for bride farewell. In this moment start a very painful situation. Every body becomes so painful. Bride parents fall down their tears & other relatives give every responsibity of bride to the bridegroom.
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Text source: Independent (Magazine, 2006)