Supari Giving Ceremony (Gwen Bigu)

In Newari culture, Supari giving is a simple ceremony which signifies the wedding being accepted by both families. The groom's family has to send 12 pieces of adorned Supari (Beetlenut) along with Sahit paper, which is a paper that has the auspicious date & time for the Swayambhar (the wedding), set of clothes, jewelry, sindoor, fruits and sweets as a gift to the bride.

Janti

Janti is the groom's procession and is the groom's grand entrance to the wedding site (typically the bride's house). The groom and his friends and family make a loud and cheerful entrance at the location, typically with a decorated car, which the groom will be riding, a musical band, and a lot of dancing. They will be welcomed by the bride's side prior to the wedding ceremony.

Swayambhar

The Swayambhar is the main wedding ceremony and will begin at the auspcious time given in the Sahit paper, sent by the groom's family. This ceremony will include traditions followed in both the Newari and Marathi cultures. We will be declared husband and wife at the conclusion of the Swayambhar.

Kanyadaan

The Kanyadaan is the official giving away of the bride by her parents. After the bride accepts the marriage in the Swayambhar, the bride's parents give their daughter away through a variety of rituals. Following this, the bride's family will wish her farewell before she leaves with the groom and his family.

Mukh Herne & Jwai Bhitraune

These events will not take place on the wedding day but we are including this as information only. These typically take place following the wedding and the reception, and is only attended by a small group of close family.

Mukh herne (translated "looking at face") is the bride's family checking on the bride at the groom's house to make sure she is being kept well by her new family.

Jwai Bhitraune (translated "receiving son-in-law") is the bride's family inviting and welcoming their newest son in law to their home.

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