Indian Marriage Customs and Rituals

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What is the traditional Indian wedding ceremony called?

  1. Vivaha

  2. Lagna

  3. Panigrahana

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vivaha, Lagna, and Panigrahana are all terms used to refer to the traditional Indian wedding ceremony.

What is the significance of the "mangalsutra" in an Indian wedding?

  1. It is a sacred thread worn by the bride

  2. It is a symbol of the bride's marital status

  3. It is a gift given to the bride by the groom's family

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The mangalsutra is a sacred thread worn by the bride, symbolizing her marital status and is a gift given to her by the groom's family.

What is the purpose of the "haldi" ceremony in an Indian wedding?

  1. To bless the bride and groom

  2. To purify the bride and groom

  3. To ward off evil spirits

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The haldi ceremony is performed to bless the bride and groom, purify them, and ward off evil spirits.

What is the significance of the "sindoor" in an Indian wedding?

  1. It is a red powder applied to the bride's forehead

  2. It is a symbol of the bride's marital status

  3. It is a blessing from the elders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sindoor is a red powder applied to the bride's forehead, symbolizing her marital status and is a blessing from the elders.

What is the traditional Indian wedding attire for the bride?

  1. A sari

  2. A lehenga

  3. A salwar kameez

  4. Any of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The traditional Indian wedding attire for the bride can be a sari, a lehenga, or a salwar kameez, depending on the region and culture.

What is the traditional Indian wedding attire for the groom?

  1. A sherwani

  2. A kurta pajama

  3. A dhoti kurta

  4. Any of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The traditional Indian wedding attire for the groom can be a sherwani, a kurta pajama, or a dhoti kurta, depending on the region and culture.

What is the significance of the "pheras" in an Indian wedding?

  1. They are the sacred vows taken by the bride and groom

  2. They are a symbol of the bride and groom's commitment to each other

  3. They are a blessing from the elders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pheras are the sacred vows taken by the bride and groom, symbolizing their commitment to each other and receiving blessings from the elders.

What is the purpose of the "kanyadaan" ceremony in an Indian wedding?

  1. To give away the bride to the groom

  2. To bless the bride and groom

  3. To ask for the bride's hand in marriage

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The kanyadaan ceremony is performed to give away the bride to the groom.

What is the significance of the "griha pravesh" ceremony in an Indian wedding?

  1. To welcome the bride into the groom's home

  2. To bless the bride and groom

  3. To ward off evil spirits

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The griha pravesh ceremony is performed to welcome the bride into the groom's home.

What is the traditional Indian wedding feast called?

  1. The "baraat"

  2. The "mandap"

  3. The "pheras"

  4. The "kanyadaan"


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The traditional Indian wedding feast is called the "walima".

What is the significance of the "mehendi" ceremony in an Indian wedding?

  1. To apply henna to the bride's hands and feet

  2. To bless the bride and groom

  3. To ward off evil spirits

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The mehendi ceremony is performed to apply henna to the bride's hands and feet.

What is the purpose of the "sangeet" ceremony in an Indian wedding?

  1. To celebrate the union of the bride and groom

  2. To bless the bride and groom

  3. To ward off evil spirits

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sangeet ceremony is performed to celebrate the union of the bride and groom.

What is the significance of the "bidai" ceremony in an Indian wedding?

  1. To bid farewell to the bride

  2. To bless the bride and groom

  3. To ward off evil spirits

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The bidai ceremony is performed to bid farewell to the bride.

What is the traditional Indian wedding gift given to the bride and groom?

  1. A sari

  2. A lehenga

  3. A salwar kameez

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The traditional Indian wedding gift given to the bride and groom can be a sari, a lehenga, or a salwar kameez, depending on the region and culture.

What is the significance of the "ashta mangala" in an Indian wedding?

  1. They are eight auspicious symbols used in Indian weddings

  2. They are a blessing from the elders

  3. They ward off evil spirits

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ashta mangala are eight auspicious symbols used in Indian weddings, symbolizing blessings from the elders and warding off evil spirits.

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