The people of orissa have a special characteristic about having rich culture but they are still so down to earth. This simplicity of cultures and traditions can easily be observed in an Oriya wedding. The draw up of the wedding customs and rituals are more or less similar to a Hindu wedding.

Mangal tradition

 As the name suggests, this ceremony is believed to be an auspicious ritual in which close friends and family members bless the bride then apply Haldi or Turmeric paste on their face.

After the turmeric application, the bride is bathed with mixture of milk and water.

Diya mangula pujan

This ceremony is conducted in order to seek blessing from the family deity. The goddess if offered bridal toe ring, bangles, Sindoor case as well as a sari. This is offered by a lady barber.

Brajatri & Baadua Pani Gadhua

Brajatri is nothing but the arrival of “baraat” or the groom and his gathering at the day of the wedding. Whereas, Baadua Pani Gadhua is another simple ceremony in which, the bride is informed by her female friend and sisters with enthusiasm that the “Brajatri” has arrived. This is a clear indication to her to start ceremonial bathing of the bride and get her ready for wedding rituals.

Haatha Ghanti

In this ritual the groom and the bride take seven circlets around the sacred fire. This is done as the Vedic mantras are being recited by a Hindu purohit/priest

Griha pravesh ceremony

The newly wed bride is welcomed by her in-laws.

She is asked to enter the new home by pushing a pot full of rice towards inside the house. Her mother-in-law performs aarti for her bride.

Astha mangala ritual

A ceremonial feast is prepared for the bride and the groom as they visit on the eight day after the marriage to the paternal house of the bride.

This is how an Oriya wedding is solemnized.