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Bengali Ceremonies alike other ceremonies of India are rich in tradition and steeped in culture. Socio-Religious-cultural ceremonies are an important part of the Indian culture. Ceremonies in Bengal are also very colourful and vibrant displayig the joyous mood of the participants. Rich in tradition the ceremonies have many rituals that are performed with great faith. |
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Annaprashan |
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Bengali ceremony, Annaprashan
is a social ritual among the Hindus, an occasion when the baby breaks
its baby food pattern to welcome home made food. It
is as well as a social introduction of the new member....... more |
Upanayana |
Another ceremony, Upanayana
is a Vedic ritual of Hinduism. It is an important religious ritual in
our society. Upanayana is performed only for Brahmin boys. According
to Vedic culture it is a second birth for them.....more |
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Shraadhs |
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“Shraadh”
is a ceremony not just of the Bengalis but also of Indians. It is a ceremony held for the dead, rituals that help the soul to depart to the other world and sever its ties with the physical world. The word the Shraadh derived
from “shradhdaa” meaning trust. The word with its modern reference first
occurred in
Brahmapuraana.....more |
Bengal
Marriage |
Another Bengali ceremony, the Bengali Marriage is great traditional celebration. The ceremonies are according to the vedic culture and have many social rituals too. Colourful and mirthful Bengali marriage is one of the ceremonies of Bengal not to be missed........more |
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