RANGOLI
The purpose of rangoli is to feel strength, generosity, and it is thought to bring good luck. Designs may also vary as they reflect traditions, the bride/groom, folklore, and practices that are unique to each area and person. It is traditionally done by girls or women. The sisters will decorate a rangoli with rice or flowers and they’ll make a pattern out of it. At the end of the ceremony the mom will then collect all of it which is kind of perceived as luck and rub the luck on the outside of the door for almost a good-luck welcoming symbol..
MAIYAN
Traditionally, the maiyan is conducted 2-3 times, 1-2 days before the wedding day. Both the bride and the groom have a maiyan ceremony. The bride or groom are sat down on the pirri, the futti is placed under their feet so it is adjacent to the rangoli. The maiyan chadar is held above them by four sisters or brothers from each corner. Once everyone has taken it in turns to rub the vatna, the mother of the bride or groom feeds a rice and sugar mixture to the bride or groom for blessings. The maiyan ceremony is a playful and cheeky affair, all guests are given a ganne (auspicious red thread).
SANGEET
Sangeet means music in our culture, and that’s exactly what it is. The Nanka (Mothers side) ladies walk in singing folk songs with festive Jago pots on their heads and it’s meant to brighten the home. When they walk in, it’s meant to create a bit of a ruckus, draw attention to the home to let people know there’s a celebration happening there
JAGO
Jago literally means “wake-up”. The traditional folk song is “Jago” and encourages neighbours to wake-up and join in on the festivities. With festive Jago pots on their head, that are decorated with candles, singing and dancing, as an open invitation to attend the wedding. Now, Jago nights are considered an opportunity to be creative. The bride or grooms’ siblings and friends will often dress up in traditional punjabi clothing or comical outfits. Traditional Punjabi Kugrays and dupatta can be rented from The Jago Shop. The aim of the night is to make noise and party.
