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Thur Kunkun


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#1 priya

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Posted 24 January 2008 - 06:40 PM

I'm typing out the order of a wedding ceremony which is taking place here in April and I need something explained, please.

Thur Kunkun : The bride is adorned with special bangles, covered with red dhago, indicating that she is to be wedded.  The bangles are put on by the bride’s paternal aunt which indicates that she is now a new bride who is to follow the “saubhagyawati” process ceremony.  She must always pray for her Saubhagya” henceforth.

This is apparently the sixth step out of twenty.  I'm sure I'll have a few more questions as I go along, so bear with me. :P

A simple explanation as to the Saubhagyawati process ceremony would really be appreciated.
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To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent,
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#2 jyotirmoy

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Posted 25 January 2008 - 09:28 AM

It would be kumkum instead of kunkun.
Saubhagya means good luck/fortune.
saubhagyawati means she who has good luck/fortune.

Marriage rituals differ from comunity to comunity, the marriage you are witnessing is Gujrati I guess.

#3 priya

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Posted 25 January 2008 - 11:24 AM

Thank you for that explanation and yes, it is a Gujarati wedding.  :P

I'll change the kunkun to kumkum, but I am copying from a scroll.  Perhaps you'll check for errors once I've finished?
'Their people will judge them on what they can build and not what they destroy.
To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent,
know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are
willing to unclench your fist." ~ Barack Obama.


Zimbabwe News!

City of Kings! Photos.

Our Shame.