Oriya weddings are more or less the same as other Hindu weddings, with some slight difference in the customs and traditions. A unique feature about the Oriya wedding ceremony is that the mother of the bridegroom does not participate in it. In this section, we will provide you information on Oriya matrimonial customs & traditions. We will brief you on the below mentioned traditional Oriya marriage rituals:

Pre Wedding Rituals

    * Jayee Anukolo ceremony
    * Mangan tradition
    * Diya Mangula Puja
    * Barajatri
    * Baadua Pani Gadhua custom

Wedding Rituals

    * Kanyadaan
    * Haatha Ghanti custom

Post Wedding Rituals

    * Grihapravesh tradition
    * Astha Mangala custom

Post Wedding Oriya Rituals

Grihapravesh Tradition
The bride, along with her husband, leaves for her new home, where the groom's family gives them a warm welcome. This is known as Grihapravesh.

Astha Mangala Custom
On the eighth day after marriage, the newly weds visit the bride's home, where yummy mouthwatering food is served. This is known as Astha Mangala custom.

Pre Wedding Oriya Rituals

Jayee Anukolo Ceremony
Jayee Anukolo ceremony marks the commemoration of marriage rituals. This is followed by the distribution of invitation cards. The first card is sent to the family deity or to Jagannath temple at Puri. The second invitation goes to the bride and groom's maternal uncle.

Mangan Tradition
In the Mangan tradition, people bless the bride and then apply turmeric paste on her body. This is followed by the bride's ceremonial bath.

Diya Mangula Puja
Diya Mangula puja is conducted at the Devi's temple. The bride's bangles, toe ring, sindoor and sari are offered by the female barber to the Goddess.

Barajatri & Baadua Pani Gadhua Custom
The bridegroom along with his marriage procession arrives at the wedding venue with pomp and gaiety. This is known as Barajatri.

Oriya Wedding Rituals

Kanyadaan
In this custom, the bride's father gives his dear daughter's hand to the bridegroom with the promise that he will take care of her.

Haatha Ghanti Custom
In the Haatha Ghanti custom, the bride and groom take seven rounds around the holy fire, to the chant of mantras and shlokas.