6 Most Illogic Indian Wedding Superstitions

Posted on 16/08/2016 I by: AstroSaathi

Weddings are considered to be a very auspicious in any society as it a celebration of union. Every religion has its own set of traditions and beliefs when it comes to holy matrimony. Since, with religion there has to be superstitions attaches, here are a few of the Hindu wedding pretences that actually make no sense.

1. Mehendi color of bride

Brides are clad with mehendi on the feet and hands a mehendi on the feet and hands. Hindus believe that the darker the henna colour appears, the stronger her marriage will be. Also, if the mehendi lasts longer on the hands, she will be loved by her in laws.

2. Crossing the threshold

Bride always enters the house with her right foot over the threshold. It is considered unlucky is she enters the new house with her left foot first.

3. Milk spilling

Spilling of milk on the wedding day is considered bad omen and signals of impending misfortune.

4. Kaleerein

This is practiced by North Indian. The bride moves her kaleerein tied hands on the unmarried girls. It is believed that the girl on whose head kaleerein falls will get married next.

5. Rice throwing ceremony

People shower their wishes and blessings with rice on the bride and groom and this tradition is practiced in most cultures around the world. It symbolizes fertility and abundance and also protects the newly wedded couples from evil spirits.

6. Bride carrying knife after engagement

Hindus believe that the period from engagement to marriage is very sensitive for the bride.  She is asked to carry a knife or other sharp metallic object to keep evil spirits away.