Haldi Ceremony Indian Wedding

Haldi Ceremony  in Indian wedding

Indian Wedding has some traditional pre- wedding ritual, one of those called Haldi. Haldi Ritual involves applying a turmeric paste to the bride and groom. This ceremony is also known as Pithi or Haldi Rasam

What is the Significance of this ritual?

• The yellow colour of turmeric symbolizes purity, auspiciousness
• The ceremony is believed to prevent evil spirits from harming the couple. 
• The turmeric paste acts as a skin exfoliant to freshen the skin

How it is  celebrated

• The ceremony is usually held a few day prior to wedding day can be two day or one day before wedding , for Indian wedding destination  like Indian wedding in  Bali  Haldi they do in the morning and ceremony late afternoon
• Family and friends apply the paste to the bride and groom's bodies. 
• The ceremony often includes singing, dancing, and eating. 
• Family members give the guests sweets and foods

What's in the paste?

• Turmeric, water, and oil are combined to create the paste. Some people also add milk, rose water, or sandalwood powder. 
• The paste is applied with mango leaves to the bride and groom's face, neck, arms, hands, knees, and feet. 

What you need to set up at Haldi venue

• The venue requires some back drop decoration
• Some containers if your paste is too liquid to avoid massy area
• Sound System set up you may need for play your music
• One table for placing all the paste and other material