Oriya weddings are more or less the same as other Hindu weddings, with some slight difference in the customs and traditions. A unique feature about the Oriya wedding ceremony is that the mother of the bridegroom does not participate in it.

Here is provided information about the traditional Oriya wedding rituals:

Pre Wedding Rituals

Jayee Anukolo
Mangan
Diya Mangula Puja
Barajatri
Baadua Pani Gadhua
Wedding Rituals

Kanyadaan
Haatha Ghanti
Post Wedding Rituals

Griha Pravesh
Astha Mangala
Pre Wedding Oriya Rituals

Here is provided information on Oriya pre wedding rituals:

Jayee Anukolo
Jayee Anukolo marks the commemoration of marriage rituals. This is followed by the distribution of invitation cards. The first card is sent to the family deity or to Jagannath temple at Puri. The second invitation goes to the bride and groom's maternal uncle.

Mangan
In the Mangan, people bless the bride and then apply turmeric paste on her body. This is followed by the bride's ceremonial bath.

Diya Mangula Puja
Diya Mangula puja is conducted at the Devi's temple. The bride's bangles, toe ring, sindoor and sari are offered by the female barber to the Goddess.

Barajatri
The bridegroom along with his marriage procession arrives at the wedding venue with pomp and gaiety. This is known as Barajatri.

Baadua Pani Gadhua
In the Baadua Pani Gadhua, the girl's side informs the bride that the Baraat has come. Thereafter, arrangements are made for her holy bath.

 Oriya Wedding Day Rituals

Here is provided information on Oriya wedding day rituals:

Kanyadaan
In this custom, the bride's father gives his dear daughter's hand to the bridegroom with the promise that he will take care of her.

Haatha Ghanti
In the Haatha Ghanti, the bride and groom take seven rounds around the holy fire, to the chant of mantras and shlokas.

Oriya Post Wedding Rituals

Here is provided information on Oriya post wedding rituals:

Griha Pravesh
The bride, along with her husband, leaves for her new home, where the groom's family gives them a warm welcome. This is known as Griha Pravesh.

Astha Mangala
On the eighth day after marriage, the newly weds visit the bride's home, where yummy mouthwatering food is served. This is known as Astha Mangala.

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