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Significance Of Wearing Choora
Nothing matches the beauty of an Indian bride. Indian women look their best when they are dressed up in their bridal outfit. The beautiful bridal dress with a lot of jewellery. Of the bridal jewellery, some pieces worn by the bride are of great importance. The Mangalsutra, to start with, is one of the most vital accessories which a bride has to wear. Similarly, there is the choora or the red bangles which a bride wears on her wedding.
Ever wondered what is the importance of wearing choora? Then read through the article.
A choora is a set of red and white bangles which has to be compulsorily worn by the bride on her wedding. The white bangles may replaced by other colours according to the traditions. But usually the tradition has been to include these two colours.
The tradition of wearing the choora originated in Punjab. It is a tradition usually followed by the Hindus largely. But even Sikhs follow the tradition of wearing choora. Take a look at the rituals of putting on the choora by the bride and the importance of wearing the choora.
Customs
Related
To
The
Choora
The
choora
ceremony
is
held
on
the
morning
of
the
wedding.
The
bride's
maternal
uncle
gives
her
the
choora
which
has
a
set
of
21
bangles
in
red
and
white
colours.
The
bride
is
not
allowed
to
see
the
choora
till
she
gets
fully
dressed
and
sits
on
her
wedding
venue
with
the
groom.
According
to
the
traditions
a
bride
must
wear
choora
for
at
least
a
year.
When
the
colour
starts
to
fade
the
in-laws
must
get
it
re-coloured.
However
nowadays,
the
brides
usually
wear
the
choora
for
40
days
after
the
wedding
and
then
take
it
off.
Traditionally, after the first anniversary of the couple, the in-laws would arrange for a small ceremony on an auspicious day. Then the choora would be removed and be replaced with glass bangles. Sweets and gifts would be distributed. The choora should be ideally taken off near a river and with a small prayer, it is put into the river water. If the bride gets pregnant before a year, then the choora has to be taken off.
Significance
Of
The
Choora
Wearing
the
choora
signifies
the
status
of
a
married
woman.
It
is
also
a
sign
of
fertility
and
prosperity.
It
is
worn
for
the
well
being
of
the
husband.
The
bride
is
not
allowed
to
see
the
choora
till
the
wedding
because
out
of
excitement,
her
own
evil
eye
may
bring
misfortune.
Therefore
the
bride's
eyes
are
closed
when
the
choora
is
put
on
by
her
relatives.
With the changing times, the customs are being modified according to the needs. But a few traditions are still practiced and will be practiced for the years to come. Wearing the wedding bangles is also one of them.
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