Different elements in a Hindu wedding invitation
In Hindu culture, wedding invitations are known as Lagnapatrika or nimantranpatra and reflect the cultural values and traditions followed in Indian society. These cards are used to announce the marriage ceremony. The process of sending an invitation to guests is an integral part of the ceremony. These cards are known worldwide for their unique designs, colors and patterns. The presence of various elements in the Hindu wedding card makes it suitable for the marriage function and without it the ceremony is incomplete.
Explore the different elements of Hindu wedding invitations.
turmeric (haldi)
Haldi symbolizes happiness, purity and auspicious beginning of the sacred ceremony. In Hindu culture, wedding cards are first marked with haldi and then distributed to the guests. The bride and groom are also adorned with haldi to keep them clean before the wedding ceremony. It has spiritual uses and healing powers, and the yellow color of turmeric is a symbol of sanctity in Hindu marriage.
Sindoor & Chawal (Rice)
Sindoor and chawal are considered very auspicious in Hindu culture. In a Hindu wedding, the wedding cards are marked with sindoor and chawal and offered to God to make the marriage holy and blessed. Red sindoor signifies the beginning of a religious event and white chawal (rice) signifies peace, innocence and purity.
Wedding card in red color
Red is a powerful color and attracts attention as it increases confidence and excitement. In Hindu culture, red is recommended as an auspicious color and it denotes enthusiasm, purity and delight. A red wedding card emphasizes the rituals of marriage and enhances the elegance of the ceremony. Red color depicts true happiness for Hindu wedding.
Lord Ganesha
Lord Ganesha is considered the God of wealth and education. In Hindu culture, Lord Ganesha is worshiped first to remove all obstacles and hindrances before starting an auspicious event like marriage. Because of this characteristic, Lord Ganesha is printed on Hindu wedding invitations, with the belief that Lord Ganesha will make the wedding hurdle free and successful.
Designs
On Hindu wedding cards motifs like peacock or peacock feather, swastika, diya (lamp) and OM are used to design them. These designs have religious significance and speak of Hindu culture.
Formulations
Hindu wedding cards are written in English as well as Hindi. The wording used in them is very simple and easy to understand. The cards contain details of the occasion, name of the bride and groom along with their parents and sacred mantras and shlokas from the holy Vedas. The main motto is to invite the guests to give their blessing to the newlyweds.
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