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GLOSSARY ABOUT PUNJABI WEDDING

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General Punjabi Wedding Terms

  1. Punjabi wedding

  2. Big fat Punjabi wedding

  3. Anand Karaj

  4. Sikh marriage

  5. Gurudwara wedding

  6. Sacred vows

  7. Punjabi traditions

  8. Punjabi culture

  9. Marriage ceremony

  10. Family celebrations

Punjabi Wedding Rituals

  1. Roka ceremony

  2. Thaka

  3. Sagai (engagement)

  4. Mehndi night

  5. Sangeet

  6. Haldi ceremony

  7. Chooda ceremony

  8. Kaleere ritual

  9. Milni ceremony

  10. Anand Karaj rites

Pre-Wedding
Events

  1. Roka function

  2. Shagun

  3. Chunni ceremony

  4. Mayian

  5. Jaggo night

  6. Dholki sessions

  7. Pre-wedding shoot

  8. Mehndi application

  9. Ladies’ Sangeet

  10. Cocktail party

Wedding
Day Events

  1. Baraat

  2. Ghodi chadna

  3. Dhol beats

  4. Groom’s arrival

  5. Phere (circles)

  6. Lavaan (hymns)

  7. Wedding vows

  8. Kirtan (hymns)

  9. Sikh priest (Granthi)

  10. Wedding procession

Post-Wedding
Events

  1. Vidaai

  2. Doli ceremony

  3. Pag Phere

  4. Reception party

  5. Welcome rituals

  6. Blessings for newlyweds

  7. Family bonding

  8. Bhog ceremony

  9. Langar (community meal)

  10. Griha Pravesh (home entry)

Cultural
Traditions

  1. Sikh heritage

  2. Punjabi folk music

  3. Giddha dance

  4. Bhangra performances

  5. Dhol beats

  6. Kirtan Sohila

  7. Punjabi blessings

  8. Sacred hymns

  9. Langar seva

  10. Punjabi folklore

Religious
Symbols

  1. Sri Guru Granth Sahib

  2. Kirpan

  3. Kada (bracelet)

  4. Turban

  5. Kalgi (groom’s turban ornament)

  6. Palla (wedding scarf)

  7. Phulkari dupatta

  8. Holy Gutka Sahib

  9. Nishan Sahib (flag)

  10. Karah Prasad (sacred offering)

Attire
and Style

  1. Bridal lehenga

  2. Sherwani

  3. Phulkari embroidery

  4. Pagri (turban)

  5. Kalire

  6. Bridal jewelry

  7. Punjabi jutti

  8. Designer dupatta

  9. Kundan jewelry

  10. Red and gold theme

Wedding
Venues

  1. Gurudwara halls

  2. Banquet halls

  3. Open lawns

  4. Luxury resorts

  5. Farmhouse weddings

  6. Destination venues

  7. Traditional settings

  8. Royal palaces

  9. Home weddings

  10. Outdoor setups

Music
and Dance

  1. Dhol players

  2. Punjabi songs

  3. Live band

  4. DJ nights

  5. Traditional folk songs

  6. Giddha moves

  7. Bhangra beats

  8. Lively choreography

  9. Punjabi Bollywood hits

  10. Tambourines

Food
and Cuisine

  1. Butter chicken

  2. Paneer tikka

  3. Amritsari kulcha

  4. Tandoori dishes

  5. Lassi (yogurt drink)

  6. Jalebi

  7. Gulab jamun

  8. Chhole bhature

  9. Kheer

  10. Barfi

Decor
and Style

  1. Marigold garlands

  2. Bright drapes

  3. Golden hues

  4. Colorful lights

  5. Floral mandap

  6. Traditional stage

  7. Rangoli designs

  8. LED backdrops

  9. Phulkari designs

  10. Rose petals

Additional
Themes

  1. Love in Punjabi culture

  2. Family unity

  3. Grand celebrations

  4. Traditional matchmaking

  5. Bride and groom preparation

  6. Punjabi wedding trends

  7. Cultural fusion

  8. Unique rituals

  9. Community blessings

  10. Heritage pride