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Saree – the most graceful attire that enhances the beauty of a woman. No matter how modern we tend to be, we all would have tried wearing a saree. Saree is the only attire that gives an elegant and charming look to a girl, which no other outfit gives us.

But Do you know to drape a perfect saree without any flaws? If your answer is No, Then this blog is for you… In this blog, we are going to let you in on the secrets of draping a perfect saree and different styles of saree draping.

The first and foremost thing is the petticoat. Choose the right petticoat based on your saree type. Though it stays behind the saree, it plays a vital role for a perfect saree.

These petticoats come in different fabrics like cotton, silk, satin, shimmer satin, embroidered, and Crepe. You can also wear petticoats like Mermaid cut petticoats (commonly known as Shapewear), and Can-cans petticoats based on your need.

 

Do you know which petticoat is best for saree? Based on the saree fabric, the petticoat varies.

For cotton and handloom silk sarees, cotton petticoats are a wise choice. 

Silk petticoats are most comfortable in the winter season, and they can be paired with heavy silk sarees.

Satin petticoats are generally smooth, so chiffon and georgette sarees look good with them.

If your saree is a crepe type, then crepe petticoats are the best choice, as they will not change the flow and shape of the saree.

Avoid mermaid petticoat for silk sarees as it will make walking difficult.

Next, when you wear the petticoat, make sure that there are no wrinkles in the front.

If you want to make your petticoat stay tight on the waist, then make sure that the drawstring is in cotton, no matter what the petticoat fabric is!

Here is the answer to the commonly asked question where to wear the petticoat! Below or above the navel?

Wear it just below the navel to make it look better and comfortable. This will help the saree to cover the contours in your body and elongate your frame.

Next comes the pleating of saree. If you pleat the saree well, then half the battle is won.

Based on your body type, adjust the pleat. A maximum of 6 pleats in the pallu gives an elegant look to any body type.

Each pleat of the pallu can be 4 to 5 inches wide to attain the 6 pleats. If you’re a beginner, then pin your pleats to align it right and stiff.

Do you know how many pins are required to drape a saree? For a beginner, a maximum of 5 pins is required. More pins will kill the shape and look of the saree.

So try to avoid more pins while draping and avoid using silver pins for all kinds of saree. Go for saree colored pins to avoid making the saree look odd.

Use pins in such a way that they are draped inside the saree, especially for netted and georgette fabrics.

When it comes to front pleating of the saree, it depends on your comfort level.

For a perfect shape, pleat the sari nice and sleek, and pin it in again. This will also make you look taller.

And here comes an important point! While tugging the pleats in the waist, make sure you flatten the pallu inside. Else it gives a fluffy look to your tummy.

If you want to hide the extra pounds in your body, then printed saree is the right choice.

This will give your body a toned-down look, with everyone’s interest on the saree, taking their attention away from the extra pounds.

Oh, and how could we forget? If you want to make your silk saree pleats stiff and stable, try out this trick!

After pleating the saree, use your hair straightener to iron your pleats. This will give them a neat finish.

Medium heat is enough to iron the saree, so unplug the straightener before ironing.

If you want to look slim and tall in saree, then follow the below tips.

Choose light fabrics like crepe, georgette, chiffon or satin as these will give you a light and airy look.

Go for elongated and smaller prints that scantily roll out across the saree, as this will make you look slimmer and taller.

Another important tip to note is, opt for subtle borders, as it flows along your frame and makes you look slim.

Also, avoid wearing Heavy border and stiff fabric sarees as these will give you a wider look. Another way is to opt for an elbow sleeve or long sleeve blouses,  as they give you an illusion of a taller frame.

Follow all these tips to look slim and taller in saree.

Now let’s look at some general Do’s and Don’ts you need to keep in mind while draping a saree.

Never go for flat footwear as it will ruin your saree and make walking difficult.

Rather, go for pointed heels that look good with your saree.

Also, it is advisable to wear footwear before draping the saree. This adjusts the height of the sari to the added height of the footwear, and will give a perfect finish to your saree.

This is the common mistake that many of us do! Pleating the pallu.

If you are opting for smaller pleats, – let’s say, 6 pleats, then make sure that the pleats flow over and cover the blouse completely. Else it gives an awful look to your entire outfit.

For a better look, you can opt for a waist belt that suits the saree. This will help the saree pleats to stay stable and avoid misconception.

Other than that, wearing a waist belt is one of the trending styles, so try it out!

You can also wear thin elastic belts while opting for a 9 yards madisar saree! What we mean is, wear the belt before draping the saree as this will help to keep the pleats stable.

If you wish to make the blouse the statement piece, then go ahead with plain or sheer type saree to highlight that.

Some of the latest blouse designs are jacket type blouse, collared blouse and as mentioned earlier, waist belt blouse designs.

Blouses play a vital role in saree. Choose the right blouse based on your body type.

If you have a broad shoulder, then boat neck blouses with elbow sleeves will go well.

If your arms are flabby, then deep back neck with long sleeves would work out well.

For skinny arms, puff sleeves suit well.

If you have a larger bust, then you can go for a deep back neck and plain in the front.

High neck or Chinese collar will suit well for long necked people.

Other than this, the colour of the blouse is the key factor.

Rather than going for a blouse of the same shade, blouses of contrasting colours would give you a classic and graceful look.

Avoid wearing blouses too low as it is an insult to the whole outfit. And do not be so covered up that it doesn’t make sense at all. Create your perfect look with right blouse.

If you are going to wear a netted or chiffon saree, then allow your pallus to fall freely from the shoulder.

Make sure that you keep the look soft by opting for right accessories and blouse.

To manage the floating pallu in a get-together, and while eating in a buffet, you can raise the pallu till the elbow and pin it. This will help you to carry the saree in a comfortable way.

Saree has poise on its own. So, it’s always better to carry a small bag or clutch. On the other hand, carrying saree is itself a big task, so avoid loading yourself with extra stuff.

Above all, it is very important to have patience and leisure time to drape a saree. A hurried draping will definitely result in a messy look.

Maintaining a saree is more difficult than draping it right? Here we have some tips for you!

If your wardrobe is a large and spacious one, then you can hang the sarees in hangers.

This will help you to get rid of a messy wardrobe and also maintain your saree’s life!

For heavy designer sarees and silk sarees, you can use saree bags. This is one of the best ways to maintain your saree. You can also use this bag for long travels!

Added to this, if you want your saree to last long, Then avoid normal soap wash. Instead, you can go for a shampoo wash, by just soaking your saree in shampoo water for 20 minutes and drain it out.

You can try this method for all kinds of outfits like kurtas and shirts.

For cotton and art silk sarees, laundering is the best choice. And don’t even imagine washing your silk saree! A gentle iron is all that is needed for a silk saree after every use.

Likewise, it is important to choose the right accessories and hairdos to attain a perfect look for your saree.

Very heavy jewellery will not look good all the time. Overworked accessories will kill the look of the saree. So, go for a few statement pieces like bajuband, chandelier danglers, grand chokers, etc.,

Also, make sure you have the right hairdo that enhances your outfit.

If you are adorning a silk saree, then traditional pleat with flowers will suit well.

Other than that, you can go for a high bun hairstyle which is the latest trend today.

Follow all these tips to drape a perfect saree and let us know how it went!

Okay, How do you check if your silk saree is made of pure silk? Here are some simple methods for you.

Silk Burn Test– Take a few silk threads from the warp and burn them from the ends. When the thread stops burning, a very tiny ash ball might be left over.

Rub the ball with your fingers and smell the powdered ash. If it is pure silk, then it will smell like burnt hair.

Artificial silk will neither produce an ash ball nor smell like burnt hair. The smell would be similar to that of burning plastic with black smoke.

Zari test–  To check whether the zari is genuine or not, scratch a small end of the zari from the pallu and scratch it against a stone. A real zari will reveal reddish silk!

So, try this method and check whether you have bought a pure silk saree or not! If possible, try it before buying.

Are you bored of regular saree draping style? Then try out this cancan style saree draping.

This is one of the new styles trending with youngsters now. If you love to wear flared outfits then it is the right choice.

If you cannot afford a cancan petticoat then opt for a good fashion designer and convert your old silk sarees into a cancan petticoat.

This will give a rich look as well as a big satisfaction that you have used your old silk saree well.

Indian women are so talented, that they carry themselves comfortably in whatever they do, like riding a bike, wearing sarees to work, etc.,

Even many inspiring women like Mother Teresa, Ex-Chief Minister Jayalalitha, and even freedom fighters like Rani Lakshmi Bhai, and Sarojini Naidu have carries themselves in saree.

This shows that saree has been a part of our life in all aspects.

If you are looking for a professional saree draping course or class, then attend TBG’s Fashionista saree draping workshop and explore the new techniques.

India is indeed a land of difference with variations- it is the land of erotic temple sculptures and Kamasutra, and at the same time, it is the land where” Virginity of a woman” and “purity” are kept in the same physical balance and given a great deal of importance.

In the epic Mahabharata, Draupadi had five husbands. However, she was considered the purest woman in the world and praised by all. This is because she had a special boon. She has to spend a year with each of her husbands and at the end of every year, she gets into the Agni fire and become a virgin again. This shows the obsession of Indian men with virgins.

Let us take a look at the history and why Indians tend to make a big deal out of the concepts of virginity.

Vedic India

In ancient times, sex was not considered a taboo topic, and it also seems that the concept of a woman’s hymen being intact was not considered to be the measure of “purity”. People on those days where quite open-minded with regard to sex, with various instances in the Mahabharata characters indulging sex in open, incest, and so on.

Even in the same epic Mahabharata’s Adiparva states that ” if an unmarried woman expresses her desire to have sex, it must be fulfilled.”

Medieval India

The middle age India had something of double standards towards virginity. Especially, the thoughts varied with regards to empires and sultanates that ruled from Captial India (Delhi).

It was considered that as a sign of a king’s virility to have a large harem, with that his wives had to be virgins at the time of marriage unless they were widows. On the other hand, the slave women who were inducted into the harem need not be necessarily virgins. In fact, the reputation for sexual expertise given by previous landlords increased their value.

Modern India

The view of virginity has arguably the most conservative even in modern India, it is directly linked to the moral values and principles. Even today, we can see various news cropping up about “virginity tests” of women conducted in different parts of India.

Did you know? there are different types of virginity tests that women are undergone even today. Some of them are listed here.

Purity by water

In certain communities to certify a woman is a virgin, their make woman holds her breath underwater while a person walks a hundred steps. This practice was later denied by The International Rehabilitation Centre for torture victims  by describing the act as a “gross violation of women’s rights and one that may amount to ill-treatment and torture under international law.”

Agni Pariksha

Next comes the agni pariksha, in this test, the woman has to carry a red-hot iron pot in hand and walk on a fire mat. If she fails to complete the task or leave it in mid-way then she is considered impure. The failed woman are forced to disclose

Blood Stain in Bed-sheet

This is a commonly known test to find out whether a bride is a virgin or not. On the day of marriage first night, a white sheet or thread is placed on the bed, when the newly wed couple consummates their marriage life. The next day morning, the family elders locate the traces of blood on it. If they find the blood-stains then it is proved that the girl was a virgin.

And the list goes on… If a woman fails to clear any of these tests then she is considered to be impure and obliged to announce the person name with whom she had a pre-marital sexual relationship. And the in-laws have to decide whether the bride can be in their family or not.

As this kind of virginity tests reduces the women dignity and hurts they self-respect, these practices are reducing gradually. Even though the attitude of the current generation towards virginity is slowly changing, there are several women in urban areas undergo-“rehymentation”( a reconstruction surgery for restoration of the hymen- after a failure of a love affair), so that they will stay “pure” in the eyes of their husband.

A girl is considered to be virgin only if her hymen is intact, but in research says that hymen is extremely sensitive that it can be broken while dancing, playing sports, sitting astride on two-wheelers etc.?

With the rise of sex education in early ages, Indian youngsters are developing an open mindset towards sex and started considering that virginity alone is not a necessary quality of their spouse.

Today it is no more a taboo topic and people are coming forward with optimistic opinions. With that, we would like to share the story of how men are obsessed with women’s virginity? in her words.” Hi, I’m Shalini, Software Engineer by profession. I have been brought up from a contemporary family and my parents are broad minded in their thoughts. One fine day, my parents came up with a marriage proposal and arranged for a get-together. The groom and the family members came and all things were fine. Succeeding all the formal talks of both the family members, we were allowed to have a private talk. After minutes of silence, he opened up with a question “Are you still a virgin?” I was like “Does it matter?”. He said that “a woman’s purity is based on her virginity and I want a virgin wife”. Though the horoscope match was good, our thoughts did not match, so I decided to call off the marriage.

She also stated that Virginity is the first morality demanded from an unmarried woman in India.

On the other hand, many Bollywood celebrities have boldly disclosed their extramarital affairs and when the age their lost they virginity.

First comes Ranveer Singh who once claimed in an interview that he was 12 years old when he lost his virginity. He is the first A-list actor in Bollywood to endorse a condom brand and it is also stated that he always carries a condom in his wallet.

According to reports, Salman Khan has been in a serious relationship with Katrina Kaif but it ended in 2010. Kaif also admitted this in an interview in 2011. Somy Ali and Sangeeta Bijlani were also in a relationship with Khan.

Other than this, actresses like Deepika Padukone, Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Kapoor, Twinkle Khanna has given an open statement about their sexual affairs and thoughts towards virginity.

Though this generation is developing an open-mindset towards virginity and sexual affairs, this situation needs to gradually reach a point where people understand that it is an individual choice to remain a “virgin” or not and it is not a symbol of identification of a girl’s character and purity. Comment below your suggestions and opinion on women virginity in India.

The Thaali is one of the most sacred customs of a Hindu wedding. While we call it the ‘Thirumangalyam’ in South India, it is known as the Mangalsutra in the North. Unlike other ornaments, thaali is of great ceremonial significance. The holy thread symbolizes the real meaning of a Hindu marriage. 

So what does the thaali stand for? The Thirumangalyam is a mark of love, respect, and dignity and is presented to the wife by her husband at the auspicious hour of the marriage day. But do we know where this thaali custom originated? Let’s take a look.

In the 11th century, the poet Katchiyappa Sivachariar mentioned thaali for the first time in his book Kanthapuram! Later, in 12th-century poetry, Seikizhar and Kamban mentioned about thirumangalyam in the historical book Periyapuranam. Since then, the thaali ceremony was believed to have come into practice.

In North India, the Mangalsutra is in the form of a black and gold beaded necklace. Do you see this gold part of the chain? This represents Goddess Parvati, and the black beads symbolize Lord Shiva. 

Before this tradition started, women wore a kungumam on their forehead and men wore rings on the toe.

In early times, thaali was worn only by Hindus and later converted Christians started wearing thaali. It is also believed that thaali depicts the union of the husband and the wife and also protects them from evil. Thaali is generally worn with a gold chain commonly known as saradu or “manja kayiru”

In most circumstance, the thaali is brought from the groom’s side. Now let’s take a look at the different elements of the Thaali and what they mean! As per the customs, the thaali includes gold coins, gold roundels, corals, and bottu.

They may also include motifs like the moon, sun, Shiva lingam, Goddess Meenakshi, Thulasi, etc. as part of the design.

If you’re wondering how heavy it is, a thaali generally, thaali weighs between 4 to 8 grams which are made of 22 karats or 18 karat gold. 

So what do people who cannot afford gold do? In such cases, the groom ties a  turmeric thaali which is tied to the Manja Kayiru and considered as a Thirumangalyam.

The irony is that the mangalyam should be worn in such a way that it should not be visible.

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India is a land of diversity and this is very true in the case of the Thaali designs as well! Let’s take a look at the varied Thaali designs from region to region.

Meenakshi Sundareswarar Thaali- This design includes Lord Sundareswarar and Goddess Meenakshi.

Bottu Thaali- As you can see, the circular shaped gold design resembles the bindi placed in the forehead, giving it it’s name. This type of thaali is worn in Andhra Pradesh, along with coral and black beads.

Shivlinga Thaali- The worshippers of Lord Shiva, commonly known as Iyers, wore this type of thaali.

Thenkalai Namam Symbol Thaali- Iyengars, the worshipers of Lord Vishnu, wore this as Tamil was very important to them. The thaali has a Vishnu design embedded with a “W” cut in the bottom.

Annalakshmi Thaali is a grand Lakshmi thaali with parrots or peacock design border. This type of thaali is worn in Sivagangai, Madurai, Theni districts of Tamil Nadu.

Vadakalai Namam Thaali with Conch & Chakra- Worshipers of Lord Vishnu with Sudarshan Chakra. This Mangalyam design has Conch and Chakra with two “M” cut in the thaali.

Tulsi Sun Moon Thaali- Tulsi plant with Sun & Moon

Nagarathar Thaali- Take a look at this grand ornament. This Kalatheru is the most elaborate, with 34 pieces of gold.

Added on to it, the thaali also varies based on the community and region. For say, Sokar Meenakshi set comes with thaali, two pieces of pavalam, two plain kulaai and two pieces of Lakshmi kasu.

Gounder Mangalyam set comes with thaali, two pieces of pavalam, two plain kulaai, two pieces of Lakshmi kasu, and two pieces of plain mani.

Karur Mangalyam set is designed with thaali, two pieces of plain kulaai, two pieces of vaalai poo, and two pieces of engraved mani.

And if you’re wondering if we left out any, here’s a list for you!

Aruvai Annam Mangalyam set

Oosi pottu mangalyam set

Floral Andhra Pottu set

Plain Pottu mangalyam set

Saiva Pillai thaali

Chettiar thaali set

And the list goes on…

Here’s an interesting twist to the tradition.  The traditional thirumangalyam did not have stones studded in it, but now young brides are opting for diamond studded thaali for their wedding. This is in line with the changing social norm surrounding the wearing of thaali.

Oh, and here’s an answer to the question we’ve all asked at some point. What is significance of tying 3 knots in Tamil marriage?

The first knot symbolizes “Urimai” known as power a husband gives his wife.

The second knot resembles “ Uravu” which strengthens the relationship of the bride’s and groom’s family.

The third knot symbolizes the society-that the brides are an important member of the groom’s family.

The meaning of these three knots differs from state to state. In Tamil Nadu, each knot has a unique meaning. Let me explain it in Tamil to make it more meaning full.

Mudhal mudichu iraivan, Devarkal, matrum Vinnavarkal satciyaga Katha paduvathu.

Munnorkalin satciyaga katha paduvathu rettam mudichu.

Munram mudichu pettrorkal, Thirumanathirku varugai thanthavargal satchiyaga Katha paduvathu.

After 3 months of the marriage, the yellow knot “Manja Kayiru” is changed to the gold chain. This festivity is called the “Thaali pirichu korkum” ceremony.

In this ceremony, the elderly family members do rituals and change the thaali from yellow knot to gold saradu.

In some communities, they don’t tie the thaali in the wedding, and instead, the groom puts a gold chain on the bride’s neck. There are different types of thaali saradu which also differs based on the community. Some of the saradu collections are listed here…

Traditional Surreal

Spell Binding

Stupendous Kodi

Heavy Rope chain

Roja Kodi Saradu

In recent times, women wear mugapu with the thaali saradu.

Three-tier mugapu is one of the latest design worn by many young women

Other than that, tri-color mugapu, Floral motif mugapu, spiral & ball mugapu, big pendant mugapu, oval shape mugapu, and Navaratha mugapu are the most preferred designs.

Did you know that the Thaali has health benefits too?

Thaali is believed to regularize a women’s blood circulation and control the pressure level.

It is also stated that when gold comes in direct contact with the skin, the medicinal benefits occur.

In the present time, wearing of thirumangalyam has eventually reduced.

Modernization has caused many women to not wear it on a daily basis, and for some, it is more of a fashion statement than a symbol of marriage.

However, it is impossible to deny its power and importance even today, and the Thaali still remains the most sacred ritual in a Hindu wedding.

 

 

Kurtis is one of the best outfits for most of the Indian women. Not just young and middle-aged women prefer for kurtis but, it has become a staple of females of all age groups. If one wants to carry themselves in a comfortable and elegant way then kurtis is the right choice. Do you know all the latest types of kurtis collections and how to style them? No? then continue reading this article to explore new types of kurti collections.

1. Angrakha Kurti

Angrakha kurtis are inspired by the ancient musician’s dresses. A chunk of the dress is side sweeps on the other side which resembles like a flap. To make it more embellish it can be designed with tassels, beads, and pom-poms. You can pair this kurti with leggings and palazzos of your choice.

2. Tail Cut Kurti

Tail cut kurtis styles is one of the trending design patterns in recent times, this kurti is similar to asymmetric expect they are little longer at the back.  This type of outfit best parties and special occasions.

3. High Low Kurti

High low kurtis also falls under the asymmetrical bucket. As the name implies the kurti starts with a high cut in the front with layers down with a low cut in the back. This kurti can be paired with ankle leggings to make it more embellish.

4. Flared Kurti Style

Flared Kurtis resembles of a chic and traditional look. This kind of attire suits for both formal set up and daily wear. The long flare of the kurti adds a little bounce to the attire.

5. Anarkali Style Kurti

Anarkali kurti is the most preferred outfit of all time. This types of kurti are available in different designs and materials like silk, cotton, linen. The best part with this Anarkali kurti is that it suits any body type that you can dress up depending on the embroidery and fabric.

6. Front Slit Kurti

Kurtis with a front slit is the trending style in recent time. The floor length and tail ones with a high slit in the front will take your style quotient to next level. You can pair up with leggings or palazzos to make it all go stylish.

7. Straight cut Kurti

We all would have worn this style of kurti at least once. Long straight cut kurtis goes well for any occasion and personality. Boat neck with elbow sleeve is the trending design pattern for straight cut kurtis.

8. Long Gown Style Kurti

The long gown kurti is now available in different styles such as printed design,  wide flared, and many more. You can opt this kurti for any occasion as this will give you an elegant and embellish look.

9. Collar Kurti

If you are looking for a professional outfit then collar kurti is the right choice. Collared shirt or kurti will give a rich and classy look to all kinds of body type. Pair it up with jeggings or ankle leggings to make it match perfect look.

10. Kaftan Style Kurti

Bored of regular kurti styles? then here is the Kaftan kurti. This kurti style will help you to get rid of the normal girly look and give you a superior and fancy look. If you are heading for a party or get together then this kurti will be the right choice.

11. Asymmetric Kurti

Asymmetric kurti are the base for the new evolutions of kurti styles. They are fancy, classic, and sophisticated. This type of kurti does not come with slits in the front and essence the aesthetics of the outfit.

12. Jacket Kurti Design

You can make your normal kurti into more classic one by opting for a jacket matching up the outfit. This will instantly add beauty to the entire outfit. Jacketed kurti goes well for tall and round body types.

13. Floral Printed Kurti

Flowers never fail to enhance our beauty, this is the same with the floral printed kurtis. Have a look at this kurti images and get mesmerized.

14. Orange Printed Maxi Kurti

The orange blue shades of this kurti is a combination of Anarkali and maxi style. The close collar neckline with long sleeve adds beauty to the outfit. The random crush design in the top makes it look royal and rich.

15. Asymmetric Kurti with Jacket

The Indo-Western style of this kurti is a mixture of trendy asymmetric style with traditional floral design jacket. This type of kurti gives you a simple and fashionable look for a formal get together. You can pair it up with leggings or palazzo of your choice.

16. Red C-Cut Kurti

C-cut asymmetric kurtis are elegant and chic. The swinging flare on both sides and the hemline open ups adds little bounce to the attire which makes the entire outfit attractive.

17. Dhoti Style Kurti

Dhoti style kurtis is a cowl cut design with a mixture of high-low and asymmetric. This is one of the vogue styles right now which will give a unique look in the crowd. You can pair it with dhoti pants to make it look more appropriate.

Here, my list ends up. Hope you all enjoyed reading this and I’m sure you all would have tried most of these, if not try it today. Tell us your favorite kurti by dropping a message in the comment box.

Marriage is a life changing experience for both the bride and the groom, but the major sacrifices happen in the bride’s life. It is not easy to leave a place where you’ve made so many memories, the place where you have a secured shelter in the form of Father, the place which has a troublemaker in the form of brother/sister, and the place which has your mom!

Most of the time, you don’t know how much love involved in everything your mom does for you. Probably, you will realize her unnoticed love and care after your wedding. Here we have 10 everyday things that will remember your mom after your wedding.

1. That early morning coffee waiting right on your table before you wake up

Coffee is the key start for a day and the one from your mother’s hand add extra caffeine to the coffee. But now the things are not the same, you have to pull yourself out of bed and make your own cup of coffee and also for your family members.

2. And how can you miss your mummy’s spongy idly and chutney

Being a responsible wife and daughter-in-law you need to prepare the morning breakfast for your husband and in-laws which will definitely remind your super mom breakfast.

3. Help you in checking the outfit before leaving office

When nobody gives you an honest opinion on how you look, you will get to remember your mom. In spite of all her morning chaos, she will get time to check out your attire for the day and assure for a perfect look!

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4. When You’re Sick

Though we know your husband will take care of you when you’re sick, but you will really look for your mom’s magical touch to resolve your energy.

5. The times when something crazy happens and you want to share with your mom

Mom is the first best friend for a girl to share all her happening in life, but you’re married now and you are away from her. Also, you have certain responsibilities to complete before you get on a phone call with mom.

6. After a bad Time in the Workplace

No matter how old you grow, your mom identifies the problems by looking at your face. Mom’s lap is the best therapy to resolve any tension. After marriage, you realize no one knows you better than your mom and no one can comfort as she did.

7. When you can not find out your accessories

Remember how perfect your mom keeps your accessories and outfit in place! Without mummy around, you can just feel the difficulty in figuring out yourself!

8. Cooking your Favourite Food dishes

The days when your favorite dishes are on your table and you are ready to eat! now it’s not the same, you need to prepare the dishes on your own and it does not come out the same!

9. When nobody gives you the Sunday head massage

The times when your Sunday morning starts with your mom scolding of messy hair with that she forcefully put a dollop of oil in your hair and gives a relaxing head massage which would be the fresh start for the next week.

10. Simply you miss her badly!

You would miss her without any reason!

Hope you all could feel the unnoticed love of your mother in every single thing she does. You don’t worry! you’ll slowly get used to the new beginning… Pick your phone and dial to your mom and talk till your battery dries out!

 

Indian weddings are well known for its eye treating colors and different ceremonies. An Indian wedding is incomplete without a game, right! Yes, games are the best way to break the ice of two new families which can bring a better understanding between families.

In this article, We have listed some of the best funfilled Indian wedding games for the bride, the groom and as well as for the guests which you can play on your sangeet or wedding ceremonies.

Indian Wedding Sangeet Games

We have collected some hand full games for sangeet ceremony, come let’s see them one by one.

1. Freeze Frame

This is the best game for sangeet evening where it is all about song and dance. Play the music and let everyone to dance for the song. In the midway pause the music, as the music is paused everyone needs to freeze in the exact position. The person who stands for the longest time in the same position is the winner of the game. This will definitely bring out funny memories at your wedding photography.

2. Cushion Passing

This is a simple wedding game but will be interesting and funfilled. The game needs a group of people and a DJ. The game starts with music ON and passing the cushion to the other person.  On the midway, the music is paused and the person who is holding the cushion has to perform a task given by the group like singing songs, dancing or any funny activity. Then the game goes on with the music. Make sure you have a crazy people in the group to make the game interesting!

3. Paper Dance

Some games can be romantic too! This game is for all the young couples to make the sangeet evening more special. The bride and the groom dance on a paper, which is folded into half the size after each song. So, the smaller the paper becomes, the closer you get!

4. Antakshari

One of the best fulfilling game of all time, Antakshari is one of the best games to make the sangeet night more special. How fun would it be watching guests singing songs after some shots of cocktails down!

5. Spot Thy Name

This game best suits for mehendi or sangeet ceremonies. The game is about the groom finding his name in the bride’s mehendi, which will be very difficult to spot out though! As all the girls including the bride apply mehendi, the game will make your sangeet ceremony more special.

6. Dance Battle

Weddings are incomplete without dances so, why don’t we have a game with dance. Make two groups, generally, the bride family and the groom family has two groups and dance for the songs played. The group which dances for a long time without drop of energy would win the game.

Indian Wedding Games For Men

Boys are always less aware of their partner. So, we have some interesting games to find out how well the groom has understood his lady love. Here, come the game list.

7. That Is My Wife’s

This game is for all the husbands including the groom. Ask the wives to hand over some of their belongings, like earrings, clutch, watch, shoes. Place them on a table all together. Then comes the husbands, they have to go to the table and find out their wives items and handover to her. If he finds out right, then he will be gifted with an exciting prize.

8. Identify Your Bride

This Indian wedding game is specially for the groom! Take a long saree and cut small holes in a horizontal line. Now make the ladies stand behind the saree and put their hands inside the holes. The groom has to guess which hands belong to his love lady. If he guesses it right then he is awarded the prize but if he goes wrong then he has to some funny tasks given to him.

Royal Indian Wedding Games For Women

Now, it’s for the brides. The bride is always tested by the groom’s family in all aspects. These games will also test the ability of the bride in handling situations in a good and funny way.

9. Walk Around With Gifts

Generally, this game is played in Gujarati wedding, where the brides have to accept the gifts showered by new family members. Here, comes the task, she must try to hold all the gifts and walk around with the gift without letting it fall down. This will symbolizes that the bride is resourceful and ingenious.

10. Guess The Ingredients

We all love eating, but finding the ingredients in the food is little difficult! Close the eyes of the bride and feed her an exquisite dish from the buffet and ask her to write down the ingredients used in the dish within one minute. This will also reveal her cooking skills to the new family members. so, be careful if you are a bride!

Indian Wedding Traditional Games  

Indian wedding games are a combination of rituals and fun. Here, we have collected some funny as well as traditional wedding games which you should try out at your wedding.

11. Shoe Game

This Indian wedding game is quite famous in the west, but now it has been played in all parts of India. This game will definitely be very interesting has the couple answers some silly yet suspicious questions simultaneously. For say, The question can be who has more siblings. If the groom has more siblings, then both the bride and the groom should raise the groom’s shoe!

12. Ring Toss

Ring toss, we all would have played this game in our childhood at street side and beaches. Now, try this game at your wedding by just stealing small things in and around like drinks, snacks, toys (for kids), accessories, and even some money if possible. Ask your guests to throw the ring on the goodies and simply own it!

13. Find The Ring

Indian wedding is more of custom tradition and rituals. Even this game is a traditional Indian game where a ring is dropped in a bowl, both the bride and the groom need to find the ring. Whoever finds it first is deemed to be dominant over the partner in life.

14. Guess The Family Member

A wedding is not only about two hearts getting tied together but it also about two new families getting close together. So, the bride and the groom will not be aware of each other family very well. This game will help them to sort out the family members in a funny way!

15. Thengai Uruturathu

This is one of the traditional Indian wedding games which is performed after the couple tied the knot. The bride and the groom sit opposite to each other with a 10 feet distance. The couple rolls the coconut to their partners and aims to break the coconut in the midway. The couple is given three chances to break the coconut as it shows a positive sign of leading a happy life. 

16. Tug Of War

This is an age-old game which we all would have played in our childhood. This game is solely between the cousins keeping the bride and the groom in the opposite side. Throw in a rope in the middle and the cousins from both the sides have to tug the rope in opposite directions to grab the prize.

Indian Wedding Games For Guests

Games are not only for the couples, but we also have games for the guests because treating and making the guest happy is more important. Have a look at the interesting wedding games for guests below.

17. Hula Hoop

Who says no to hula hoops! especially children. If your wedding is in an open lawn then you can add hula hoop into your wedding game list. Not only kids, but even adults would also enjoy playing this game.

18. Rasogulla Competition

When all the games are of rituals and fun filling, this will be something interesting and most liked game for all of us. Both the bride and the groom’s family get into this game. Two families are set up to eat the maximum number of rasogullas while the other family members cheer up the players and the winning side would get major bragging too.

19. Ask 20 Questions

This is a simple game for us but not for the players. The players of the game are the bride and her new family members. Generally, the bride will not be aware of all the things about the groom’s family. This game helps them to open up and share things.

The game starts by asking 20 questions to the bride that help her open up her thoughts and similarly she questions the groom’s family. Make sure that it is rapid fire to make it more engaging and amusing.

20. Dumb Charades

Generally, South Indian wedding takes place with a reception the previous day before the wedding. So, dumb charades would be the right game to play at your reception night. This game can be played by both children and adults. If you are a very good mono actor then get into the game and have fun!

Hope you all enjoyed reading this article. Try out this interesting Indian wedding games on your list and make your wedding diaries more memorable. If you feel any game is missing, then feel free to comment below.

Indian wedding is well known for its color, emotions, culture, drama, and varieties of food. The glam quotient and enjoyment of the wedding are customized of singing and dancing. Songs are parts of our life right from our birth to death in different forms. We can relate all our good moods and bad situations with the songs to elevate the mind to a new level.  Indian weddings are incomplete without dance and songs. In this article, I have listed some of the top hit wedding songs which captures the different emotions involved in an Indian wedding.

Sangeet or Nalangu Songs

Nalangu ceremony is the initial start of the South Indian wedding which is called as Haldi in north India. Generally, the bride and the groom are blessed by applying turmeric paste on the face alone with kumkum, betel leaf, oils, and rose water. This is simply a cleansing ceremony right before the wedding day. Couples dress up in a simple and elegant way to care up themselves easily all around. The songs listed below will definitely grace the event to the next level.

Guldiya Re Gudiya

Daingad Daigad 

Nachde Ne Saare

London Thumakda

Kaatru Veliyidai

Kummiyadi

Engagement Songs

In most parts of the South Indian wedding, the engagement takes places a day before the wedding which is an official announcement to the crowd about the couple tieing the knot. Besides, the colorful lights and happy faces, love-themed songs will be the best choice. The songs listed below resembles an ample love and blessing showered on the soon to be married couples.

Idicha Pacharisi 

Aathangara Orathil 

Annanoda Pattu

Titli Chennai Express

Reception Songs

After completing all the ritual ceremonies, reception is the place to have fun without any formalities. In this ceremony, the couples welcome the crowd and family members to the marriage day in a casual way. The whole night is carried out in fun based in a lighter way. The bride will be dressed up with a colorful wedding lehenga or gown and the bride is a casual wear for the night. Reception is incomplete without dance. Here, I have listed some of the famous and funny wedding songs you should dance to amplify the fun factor for the night. Tell your photographer pioneer to capture all the beautiful poses of the dance.

Iski Uski

Thodakkam Mangalyam

Mulumathy

Anicham poovazhagi

Kadha Kadha

Wedding Songs

The most awaited day! wedding. How does it feel the “thalli” is tied with your favorite music in the background. The wedding songs should be more realistic with the intense of love. The songs listed below are more related to the promise taken by the couples. Also, tell your videographer to use these songs in the background score of the wedding video.

Manamaganin Sathiyam

Yaro yaroadi

Nenachapadi Nenachapadi

Navrai Majhi

There are even more songs wedding songs for dance with different variations. The industry has produced composed many phenomenal tracks of music till now. So, try out your favorite songs listed and add your it to your wedding song playlist to rock on your big day.

Planning your wedding in a full dazzling will certainly require a higher budget. In Spite of all the joys and glams around, you need to concentrate on the cost. Marriage is not only about celebration, but it is also about living a peaceful and happy life. Make sure that your marriage expenses do not make your life to a darker side.

Pioneer planning will be the wise choice for a perfect budget wedding. You can not even realize how much does a simple stage decoration cost! At the same time, you can not compromise to go for drab designs. So, make a wise choice in planning things pioneer. Not only decorations, but you also need to concentrate on all the facets of the wedding like photography, wedding attires, catering service, and gifts as all beauties come with a massive price tag.

If you are the one who is heading close to your wedding day, then continue reading this article to get some interesting ways you can cut down the cost for a perfect budget wedding.

1.Layout your financial details

Money is the baseline for any party or wedding. For a flawless event, you need to have a proper source of funds to attain your dream wedding. Make sure you do not ruin your wedding because of improper financial problems.

2. Go for rental jewellery

Buying a imitation jewellery will no way going to help you! So, opt for a jewellery hire option. This will give a big reflect on your wedding budget planning. You can use that money in other valuable stuff of the wedding planning. Other than this, there are other advantages of jewellery hiring over buying.

3. Eco-friendly wedding cards

There are many designs and patterns available in the wedding invitations. It is no more a ritual to an invitation to friends and relatives with card printed invitation cards. Opt for creative digital invitations online and share with your friends and family on social platforms. This will save more papers and more of your money.

If online invitation stuck you then you can adapt for your self-design creative wedding card design at an affordable price.

4. Wedding attire

You need to concentrate on all aspects in an ideal budget wedding planning. So, here comes your wedding attires, list out your shopping budgets and finalize the clothing list. Start your shopping at the offer seasons to get the best clothes at a discounted price. Even top brands avail offers at seasonal times, so you can make the best use of this times to shop your desired wedding dress at your budgeted price.

5. Plan your wedding in hometown

Hometown expenses are less compared to the city, let it be decorations or foods. You can get to enjoy two in one happiness when your marriage is at hometown. In most cases, wedding in hometown takes place in our own house which will save the venue cost, on the other side, you can see the family members who can not afford to travel to city weddings.

6. Go for the precise food list

Food plays an important part for a dazzling wedding, a good delicious food reflects a happy face in a guest face so never compromise in that. Precise your choice of food at your wedding. Go for a two to three main course dishes, sweets, and desserts. Quality stands higher than quantity so keep the list simple but taste higher.

7. Photography

Hire a budget wedding photographers for the occasions with limited hours for reception shoots. Try to stay away from advanced videography techniques like split frames, sepia tones, and multiple exposures- which will bill you higher. Be precise in the selection of your photography packages.

8. Sort out the guest list

Make a rough list of your guest list for your wedding, this will help you to modify the budget list. It is your call, to choose who you have to call for your wedding so, sort out a list of picking an essential people around that you feel to grace your wedding occasion.

9. Decorations

You might not know how much does a stage decoration cost your budget wedding plan. Go for the seasonal flowers available on your wedding season as off-season flowers cost higher which reflects your financial cost. You can also for thoranam decorations to make the stage more pleasant at a lower cost.

The points mentioned above are just an idea of how you can make a budget-friendly wedding without compromising anything. Make sure that you understand and finalize the budget in advance to avoid troubles on your wedding day. If you feel difficult to plan for a wedding budget then you can opt for a consultant for planning a ceremony of this scale.