Indian customs

Merisik

In merisik level, several areas of concern such as ethnicity, sub-ethnic, caste and religion. In addition, other factors such as economic status and social status include aspects such as age, education level, type of work, ethics and morals, appearance and family background were also taken into account. Often this information is obtained directly from the parties involved and also indirectly via friends and relatives. Sometimes the middle is called tirumana taraga will assist in the work merisik. But now the roles have been taken over by agents of the registered marriages.

A visit to Bridal House

This custom is conducted after merisik custom made. Prospective groom would visit the prospective bride to see a candidate looks and physique of his wife. This custom is known as a pen paarttal or in Malay called to see her potential. When the representatives of the men should come in a number of odd-even number of the public.

Gifts such as coconuts, betel leaves, areca nut, sandalwood, fruits, sounds and kumkum powder will be taken. These items are carried as a sign of their arrival on the good faith and to bring families closer together. The women will receive a delivery in the event agreed. If not, they only serve those who come as guests and not take these items.

Prospective brides will be wearing a sari and responsible serving of drinking water. At that time the prospective groom's bride a chance to see up close. Therefore, the bride would have to serve the guests who visit includes a prospective husband. Then visit reciprocated by women representatives. This time the bride did not participate. In Indian society, traditional pen paarttal also seeks to know the background of prospective groom.

Tie Promise

Tie a promise or niccayam done after obtaining the consent of both parties. Male representative will come to the house of the woman in the total number of odd to bring items such as coconut, betel nut, flowers, fruits, sandalwood and kumkum to be given to women representatives.

Once home to the prospective bride's father, the two sides will talk about the wedding. If one of the prospective bride's father had died, the discussion will be held with relatives. If both the bride and groom agree, they will tie the knot.
Prospective groom will then pronounce tie promises to be agreed to marry the bride. Next wedding will be announced to the public. As a sign of bonding, both the bride and groom will exchange betel leaf called taambuulan marrutal. Then they will discuss about the wedding and about shopping for the bride, invitation cards and so forth. Then, the ceremony will be performed niccayam and will normally be carried out by exchanging garlands.

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