Post Wedding Gujarati Rituals

Here is provided information on post-wedding Gujarati rituals:

Gujarati Reception
It is an occasion of merriment, when all the near and dear ones come to bless the newly wedded couple and give them gifts.

Vidaai Ceremony
In the Vidaai ceremony, the bride, with tears rolling out of her eyes, bids goodbye to her parents, friends and relatives. She boards a specially decorated car along with her newly wedded husband. Then, both of them move towards their home, with a new life awaiting them.

Ghar Ni Laxmi & Aeki Beki
The bride is considered to be Ghar Ni Laxmi, a form of Goddess Laxmi, who brings wealth and good luck. At the entrance of the house, a vessel filled with rice is placed. The bride is asked to knock down the vessel with her right foot, spilling some rice.

Thereafter, the bride and groom are seated and arrangements are made for the playing of Aeki Beki. To play this game, a vessel is filled with water, which is colored, by putting sindoor and milk in it. After that, a ring and several coins are put into it. The bride and groom are then asked to find the ring. Whoever finds the ring 4 out of 7 times, will rule the household.