- As per some ancient literature, every ritual of marriage in India is linked with significance in past.
- Many of us are curious to learn about the importance and the reason for celebrating the events. For instance, the Haldi ceremony.
- Let us discuss, some reasons behind the Haldi celebration in India.
- Turmeric holds great importance in Indian culture.
- ‘Haldi’ is largely known for its anti-inflammatory and other medicinal effectivity.
- Important in Indian tradition and is in use since the ancient era for celebrating rituals.
As a ceremony.
- During a Haldi ritual, a paste of Haldi is put on the bride and the groom’s bodies before their wedding.
- Haldi Ceremony is also an immunity booster and aids in the ease of an upset stomach.
- Haldiceremony is celebrated at both the bride’s and the groom’s house, on the morning or before the day of the wedding.
- Recognized by different names in diverse regions, like ubtan, mandha, tel baan, etc.
- Haldi paste is prepared differently in different regions based on their tradition. In various areas, sandalwood powder, milk and rose water are accordingly mixed with Haldi.
- This paste is then applied to the bride and the groom’s face, neck, hands and feet, by their dear ones.
- Haldi application is supplemented by traditional songs sung by ladies.
Reasons behind Haldi celebration.
Haldi to get an extra glow.
- In ancient times, cosmetics and other beauty products were not present,
- India as a beauty secret used haldi to have fair and glowing skin.
- It helps the couple to look more fresh and beautiful in comparison to any other object.
Driving away pre-wedding anxieties.
- Along with the property of embellishment, cleaning and detoxification, Haldi also lessens the nervousness level that the couple feels.
- There is an antioxidant named Curcumin is present in turmeric.
- Curcumin acts as a slight anti-depressant and a natural remedy for headaches as well.
- It is, therefore, a good way to relieve wedding day anxiety and frights.
Association of yellow colour with new beginnings.
- Yellow colour is relaeted with springs and is known for the depiction of joyous and new beginnings.
- Yellow is the second most positive colour after red according to Hindu tradition.
- As a couple’s invitation to peace and prosperity.
As a sign of blessings.
- Many ladies of different ages come together for the celeberation of haldi ceremony and blesses couple with cheerfulness and togetherness.
- All the ladies provide this blessing by applying the paste to the bride and groom’s bodies.
Haldi as an antiseptic.
- Haldi is widely recognized for its medicinal properties.
- It is antiseptic which helps couples get spot-free skin before their marriage.
- Celebration of the Haldi ceremony ensures that the couple is protected from any cuts, bumps or illnesses before the wedding.
Keeping evil eye away from bride and groom.
- According to some traditions and customs, turmeric has a religious significance.
- It helps in fighting off evil spirits.
- It is due to this reason, the bride and groom are not allowed to go out of house after haldi is applied till their wedding time.
- Some additional amulets are tied in covered red cloth to proect from any evil eye in many regions of the country.
