Milan is a Hindi word with a Sanskrit origin. In Sanskrit, it means “coming together.” This is line with the virtue of the Milni Ceremony, which involves the coming together of two families. Milni Ceremony is a part of Hindu and Sikh weddings and it is held before the marriage rituals begin. Once the groom arrives from the Baraat procession, he will be welcomed by the closest relatives of the bride who bless him with rose water, while offering him Shagun, a token of good luck.
The groom is welcomed by the men from the family of the bride. They exchange flower garlands with each other (especially if it is a Sikh wedding). They also gift clothes and cash to the groom which is an indication of bonding between the two families. The tradition demands that the oldest men greet the groom before the youngest. In addition to honoring the groom, this stage of the Milni Ceremony is another avenue for guests to familiarize with each other and know how they are related to the bride and the groom.
The Milni Ceremony is of the most important ceremony considering that it involves the meeting of the fathers from both families. The session highlights the strong bond between the two families, as well as the consent of both fathers to the union. The bride is expected to meet the groom during the Varmala, after which the marriage rituals commence. The Varmala comes immediately after the Milni. The Milni is relatively brief. However, it is a way of ensuring that both families, as well as guests, witness the union.
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