GLOSSARY ABOUT SIKH WEDDING
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Sikh WEDDING
PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIDEOGRAPHER (Anand Karaj)
General Sikh Wedding Terms
Anand Karaj
Sikh wedding
Holy union
Sacred ceremony
Guru’s blessings
Marriage vows
Sikh culture
Spiritual bond
Divine blessings
Sikh traditions
Sikh Wedding Rituals
Mangalacharan
Anand Karaj ceremony
Saat Pheras
Lavan (hymns)
Kirtan
Ardas (prayers)
Palla ceremony
Milni ceremony
Sukhmani Sahib
Hukamnama
Varmala (garland exchange)
Gurmat (Sikh teachings)
Seva (selfless service)
Holy recitations
Granthi (Sikh priest)
Prakash (opening of Guru Granth Sahib)
Chhoti (small) ceremony
Kirtan Sohila
Kesar Da Dhara
Chooda ceremony
Pre-Wedding Traditions
Roka ceremony
Engagement
Tilak ceremony
Mehndi ceremony
Chunni ceremony
Haldi (turmeric) ceremony
Sangeet
Family prayers
Kirtan at home
Traditional blessings
Shagun ceremony
Jago night
Pagg (turban) ceremony
Fitting of wedding attire
Dance performances
Dholki
Guru ka Langar (community meal)
Bridal preparation
Groom’s pre-wedding prayers
Sukhmani Sahib recitation
Wedding Day
Events
Baraat procession
Groom’s arrival
Ghodi (horse) procession
Wedding venue setup
Entrance of the bride
Milni ceremony (family greeting)
Anand Karaj at Gurudwara
Guru Granth Sahib
Fours Pheras
Lavan (wedding hymns)
Ardas (prayers) at the altar
Exchanging vows
Blessings of elders
Guru ka Langar during wedding
Bride and groom’s prayers
Bridal turban tying
Groom’s Pagg (turban)
The wedding meal
Mangalacharan
Ghar Wapsi (home return)
Post-Wedding
Events
Vidaai (bride’s departure)
Griha Pravesh (home entry)
Pag Phere (visit to parents’ home)
Blessings from elders
Reception party
Doli ceremony
Welcoming the bride
Family gathering
Religious prayers
Community blessings
First meal together
Returning to the groom’s home
Bridal welcome ceremony
Offering gratitude to Guru
Blessing of children
Annual visit to Gurudwara
Sharing of joy and happiness
Chura ceremony
Prayer gatherings with family
Ghar Wapsi ceremony
Cultural
Practices
Sikh heritage
Punjabi traditions
Sikh customs
Spiritual teachings of Guru Nanak
Sikh family values
Respect for elders
Shared community practices
Music and rhythm in weddings
Bhangra dance
Giddha dance
Dhol beats
Khalsa family values
Sacred teachings of Sikh Gurus
Sikh community rituals
Women’s participation in Sikh weddings
Family and community celebration
Sikhism’s global presence
Marriage as a spiritual bond
Faith and unity in Sikh weddings
Community service (Seva)
Religious
Symbols
Guru Granth Sahib
Khanda
Nishan Sahib (Sikh flag)
Kirpan (sword)
Kada (bracelet)
Pagg (turban)
Kalgi (turban ornament)
Mool Mantar
Khalsa
Kirtan (devotional songs)
Nishan Sahib
Prakash (Guru Granth Sahib)
Ardas (prayers)
Chakkar (spinning)
Khalsa symbols
Guru ka Langar
Turban
Holy water
Dastaar
Sikh religious attire
Attire
and Style
Bridal lehenga
Sherwani
Bridal dupatta
Red and gold wedding attire
Wedding chooda
Bridal jewelry
Traditional bangles
Maang tikka
Kundan jewelry
Punjabi jutti
Designer dupatta
Traditional Punjabi attire
Sherwani for groom
Gold jewelry
Bridal veil
Wedding sari
Designer wedding dress
Simple elegance
Colorful attire
Embroidered wedding clothes
Wedding
Venues
Gurudwara
Sikh wedding hall
Outdoor wedding
Sacred Gurudwara wedding
Gurudwara wedding setting
Luxury banquet halls
Religious venues
Outdoor venues
Traditional Sikh venue
Wedding home setup
Royal palace weddings
Farmhouse venues
Spiritual sites
Sikh temples
Sikh community centers
Destination Gurudwara
Gurudwara wedding at home
Beachside weddings
Garden venues
Riverside Gurudwara
Spiritual
Elements
Kirtan (devotional music)
Ardas (prayers)
Prayers for unity
Guru’s blessing
Sikhism and marriage
Meditation
Chanting of hymns
Holy Guru Granth Sahib
Love and faith
Sikh teachings
Unity in marriage
Mindful vows
Compassion in marriage
Respect in relationships
Divine union
Eternal love
Bani (holy words)
Spiritual commitment
Sikh family values
Path to peace
Wedding Party
Roles
Bride and groom
Parents of the bride
Parents of the groom
Best man
Maid of honor
Bridesmaids
Groomsmen
Witnesses
Officiant (Granthi)
Sikh priest (Pandit)
Family elders
Marriage consultants
Wedding planners
Event organizers
Gurudwara coordinators
Reception organizers
Wedding photographer
Videographers
Wedding singers
Traditional musicians
Music
and Dance
Bhangra music
Dholki beats
Live music performances
Punjabi songs
Wedding anthems
Traditional Sikh music
Dhol (drum) beats
Wedding band
Wedding dances
Sikh folk music
Wedding procession music
Kirtan (devotional music)
Gidda (traditional dance)
Bollywood music
Wedding choir
Tabla music
Wedding band performances
Live DJ performance
Wedding dance choreography
Folk dances
Food
and Cuisine
Langar (community meal)
Punjabi food
Vegetarian feast
Prasadam
Dhal makhani
Butter chicken
Chole bhature
Kheer (dessert)
Punjabi sweets
Jalebi
Gulab jamun
Paratha
Roti and sabzi
Lassi (yogurt drink)
Traditional Punjabi meals
Tandoori chicken
Kachori
Biryani
Paneer tikka
Sweets table