January 15, 2010

Hindu Marriage Ceremony: Tilak Ceremony


Tilak Ceremony holds an important place in the Hindu Wedding. This is basically a pre-wedding ceremony performed in different styles according to different traditions and culture of a particular caste or community.

The Tilak ceremony in mostly held at the groom's residence and nowadays families prefer to celebrate Tilak and Ring or Engagement Ceremony together. Mostly male family members and relatives participate in this ceremony.

This Tilak Ceremony not only bonds the Bride & Groom but their families together as well hence this ceremony holds key importance in a Hindu Wedding.