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Can the bride lead the way during the wedding lavan? 16 Aug 2013 | 01:48 am
Question: The groom leads the way, with the bride following close behind; they walk around the Guru Granth Sahib altar. I’m not sure but if the girl were to lead the way (maybe 1/2 the time) would tha...
What food is served during the maiyan lunch? 9 Aug 2013 | 01:46 am
Question: What traditional food is served during maiyan lunch? I know you have to serve aloo variyaan. Please help. Kamalji, Traditionally, in India Aloo Variyaan were often served at large funct...
What should the bride’s family bring in when they enter the engagement party? 2 Aug 2013 | 01:39 am
Question: Hi Auntyji. It is my cousin’s engagement next month and we want to know what the girl’s side family should bring in when they enter. We have seen people bring fruit baskets and sweets. Do yo...
Should the groom’s family visit first during a Takha or the bride’s family? 26 Jul 2013 | 01:38 am
Question: We will be arranging the takha/pyar for my daughter. Who visits first? Does the groom’s family visit the bride’s family or the other way around? Paramjotji, Congratulations on your daug...
When should a bride remove her choora? 18 Jul 2013 | 08:30 pm
Question: Is it alright to remove the choora immediately after the laavan and before the reception? Are there certain days it needs to be removed? What is the minimum time I need to wear it before I c...
Why is a wedding Choora only worn once? 4 Jul 2013 | 08:29 am
Why is a wedding choora only worn once? Can a similar choora be worn again?- Espraha Esprahaji, Thank you for your question. To answer your question, yes, the choora can only be worn once. A woman s...
True Meaning of the Chunni Ceremony? 31 May 2013 | 03:30 pm
What is the true meaning of the chunni ceremony? – Kiran Kiranji, Before I answer your question about the true meaning of the chunni ceremony, I believe it is important to understand the history of ...
What type of gifts can be given at a milni? 23 May 2013 | 03:30 pm
milni ke time baraatiyon ko dene ke liye kya kya gifts ho sakte hain? Translation: During a milni ceremony what kinds of gifts can one give to the groom’s family? Dear Bachai lok: First your Auntyj...
Is money given to the bride or grooms mother a wedding gift? 17 May 2013 | 09:48 am
Question: When we give the ten dollars to the bride or grooms mothers, is this considered the wedding gift, or should there be a separate gift of money given? – Susan Susanji, Thank you for your que...
Who should arrive at hall first when chunni ceremony is being hosted by both families? 26 Apr 2013 | 09:53 am
Question: My niece’s chunni ceremony in being held in a hall and is being hosted by both families, who should be at the venue first, boy’s side or girl’s side? - Harish Harishji, Thank you for you...
