Post-Wedding Maithil Brahmin Rituals

Here is provided information on post wedding Maithil Brahmin rituals:

Sindurdan Custom
The completion of saat pheras is followed by the performance of Sindurdan custom. As a part of this custom, the husband applies sindur or vermilion on his wife's forehead. Sindur remains in the woman's hair parting, till her husband lives. Sindur symbolizes her auspicious wifehood.

Durbakschat Ceremony
Durbakshat ceremony is performed by the Brahmin men, in which they sprinkle husked rice on the newly wedded couple. This gesture represents their heartiest wishes for the fertility and prosperity for the newly weds. This ceremony takes place either on the same day as marriage or on the next day.

Chumaon Tradition
In the Chumaon tradition, the women wave a tray containing ethnic objects over the couple. Marriage rituals take place at the bride's house for about four days. Thereafter, the couple leaves for their home, where new life is awaiting them.