Unique wedding rituals of Tharu tribe: the bride moves from the feet

Weird Wedding Rituals: In a huge country like India, the language, dress and traditions of tribals and tribes are different in every region. There are different types of wedding rituals in all tribals and tribes. For example, in reverse rounds in the Bhil tribe of Gujarat and Rajasthan. There is another different ritual in this tribe. At the time of marriage, when boys go to the girl’s house, they pay attention to the girl’s trick. Marriage in the Bhil tribe is completed in three-four days. A fair is organized in the Meena tribe of Rajasthan. In this, the youth and women of the tribe come. They play with each other. During this time, if both like each other, then only the matter is carried forward.

At the same time, the Tharu tribe found in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Nepal has a very special ceremony during marriage. This unique ritual separates them from other communities. This tribe is mother -in -law, in which women are given higher status from men. According to this tradition, when the new bride cooks in the kitchen for the first time after coming to her in -laws, she moves her husband with a hand instead of serving it with feet. The groom also performs this ritual with love. The groom eats that plate with his head with his forehead.

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It is called ‘Apna-Paraya’
By doing this, he respects the bride and reflects the importance of this ritual. This ritual is called ‘Apna-Paraya’. This means that the bride has now become her own, but at the same time she is also connected to her maternal home. There are many beliefs behind this ritual. Some people believe that in ancient times Tharu women were of Rajput origin. He had to marry soldiers and servants who were below their social level under compulsion. Slipping a plate from the foot is considered a way to express that pain and ego.

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Romantic
At the same time, some other people believe that this ritual shows respect and humility towards the new bride’s family. This ritual is a symbol of strengthening the relationship between husband and wife. This tradition indicates that a man respects his wife and recognizes their hard work. After this, he happily enjoys that food. This ritual of Tharu tribe is not only a wedding tradition, but it is a part of their cultural identity. These people live around forests, mountains and rivers, and their lifestyle has a deep inclusion of natural elements.

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There are many wedding rituals
After Tilak in the weddings of Tharu tribe, the boy wears a dagger and a turban. The boy goes to the forest and worships the tree of curd, Akshat, vermilion. Then brings the wooden wood and put. Mecca is roasted on the wedding day with the same Sakhu wood. The people of the community call the ritual of engagement as ‘Dikhnauri’. At the same time, about 10-15 days before the marriage, people of the groom’s side go to the girl’s house and decide the date of marriage. This is called ‘Baat Katti’. At the same time, after marriage, the ritual of the cow is called ‘Chala’ in the Tharu tribe.

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Restrictions on men going to the kitchen
Because women get higher status than men. For this reason, in many families, men are not allowed to go to the kitchen. In this tribe, there is also a tradition of giving money to the girl side by giving money on behalf of the groom and kidnapping the bride. However, now there are rare and female marriages. Widow-Dewar marriage is recognized in the tribe. According to tradition, people of Tharu society worship Lord Shiva and worship. Apart from this, she also worships Mata Kali a lot.

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Where are these tribes found
The Tharu tribe is found mainly in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states of India as well as neighboring countries Nepal. The Tharu tribe is believed to be of Rajput origin, but, for some reasons he crossed the Thar Desert and moved to Uttarakhand and Nepal. Their culture and traditions are influenced by Hinduism, but some of his unique rituals give him a unique identity. Let us tell you that the Tharu tribe is the largest tribal community in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand from the perspective of population.