Different elements in a Hindu wedding invitation card
In Hindu culture, wedding invitations are known as Lagnapatrika or nimantranpatra and reflect the cultural values and traditions followed in Indian society. These cards are used to announce the marriage ceremony. The process of sending the invitation card to the guests is an integral part of the ceremony. These cards are famous all over the world for their unique designs, colors and patterns. The presence of different elements in a Hindu wedding card makes it appropriate for the matrimonial function and without it the ceremony is incomplete.
Take a look at the various elements of Hindu wedding invitation cards.
Turmeric / Haldi)
Haldi symbolizes happiness, purity, and the auspicious beginning of a sacred ceremony. In Hindu culture, wedding cards are first marked with haldi and then distributed to the guests. The bride and groom also adorn themselves with haldi to purify them before the wedding ceremony. It has spiritual uses and medicinal powers and the yellow color of turmeric is the symbol of sanctity in Hindu marriage.
Sindoor & Chawal (Rice)
Sindoor and chawal are considered very auspicious in Hindu culture. In the Hindu wedding, the wedding cards are marked with sindoor and chawal and are offered to God for the holy and blessed marriage. The red colored sindoor denotes the beginning of a religious event and the white colored chawal (rice) denotes peace, innocence and purity.
red wedding card
The color red is a powerful color and draws attention as it increases confidence and excitement. In Hindu culture, the color red is recommended as an auspicious color and denotes enthusiasm, purity, and delight. The red wedding card highlights the rituals of a marriage and enhances the grace of the ceremony. The red color represents the true happiness of the Hindu wedding.
lord ganesha
Lord Ganesha is considered as God of wealth and education. In Hindu culture, Lord Ganesha is worshiped first to remove all obstacles and obstructions before starting an auspicious event like marriage. Due to this feature, Lord Ganesha is printed on the Hindu wedding invitation cards, in the belief that Lord Ganesha will make the wedding successful and smooth.
designs
In Hindu wedding cards, motifs like peacock or peacock feather, swastika, diya (lamp) and OM are used to design them. These designs have religious significance and speak of the Hindu culture.
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Hindu Wedding Cards are written in English and Hindi. The wording used in them is very simple and easy to understand. The cards contain details of the occasion, the name of the bride and groom along with their parents and holy mantras and shlokas from the holy Vedas. The main motto is to invite the guests to give their blessings to the newly married couple.