Bou-bhat

A ceremony is arranged at bridegroom’s house to introduce bride with all the relatives of bridegroom. This is Bou-bhat not only the relatives of bridegroom is invited in the ceremony but also the relatives of bride. Through, this occasion bride is introduced new member in her father-in-low’s house. There is huge arrangement of entertainment in this ceremony. Normally, Bengali fond of eating very much. That’s why entertainment takes main role in all the ceremony.The formality of marriage ceremony is finished with some gracious formalities. In our life marriage is come taking a new chapter. There are some excellent characteristics in marriage ceremony throughout the world. But I think we are different from all others.
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Text source: Independent (Magazine, 2006)