How much do you know about indian traditional wedding?

According to the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act of 2006, what is the legal age to tie the knot for a woman?

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While taking the saat pheras, what does the couple pray for in the first one?

Nourishing and pure food

Healthy and prosperous life

Strength

Love and respect for each other

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During the Hindu marriage, a ritual is performed, wherein the father gives away his daughter voluntarily holding hands near the fire to signify union. What is that ceremony called?

Panigrahana

Kanyadan

Saptapadi

Ashvalayana

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Why do friends and sisters of Punjabi brides tie golden or silver kalire in her kadas?

To provide good wishes

To remind of her cousins and friends

Both of above

None of above

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In North India, the wedding proceedings are generally termed as vivah sanskar. What it is called in South India?

Nischitartham

Paindipilla

Vara Puja

Kalyanam

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How many pheras are there in a Sikh wedding?

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Why Garhwali brides don big nose rings called nathuli or the Garhwali nath?

To receive blessings from Goddess Parvati

To show their family status

To look beautiful

None of above

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Why do newly-wed brides throw grains during their vidai?

To wish her parents flourishing and favourable future

To recognise their unconditional love and care

Both of above

None of above

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Why Gujrati mother-in-law catches the nose of her son-in-law as a ritual during marriage?

To annoy him

To bless him

To welcome him

To ward of an evil eye

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Why the Jewish bride and groom fast on their wedding day?

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To eat together next day

To Atone their individual sins

To let others enjoy their wedding feast

To donate food to poor

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What is exchanged during the Jai Mala?

Vows

Rings

Money

Floral garlands

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In Hindu weddings, the rituals traditionally begin with a prayer to which God?

Lord Shiva

Lord Ganesh

Lord Lakshmi

Lord Parvati

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The ceremony is usually held beneath a wedding altar, also known as a _________.

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Maangtika

Mangni

Mandap

Milni

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What is sometimes hidden within the intricate designs?

The groom’s favourite dish

The name of the mother-in-law

A self-portrait of the artist

The groom’s initials

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Prior to the wedding ceremony, there is a celebration involving singing and dancing with members of both families. What is this called?

Sangeet