Bangle ceremony invitations for the pre-wedding ritual where the groom's family gifts bangles to the bride. Essential for Marathi, Punjabi, and other regional wedding traditions.
Chura
Bangdya Ghanyacha Karyakram
About Bangle
The Bangle Ceremony (Bangdya Ghanyacha Karyakram in Marathi, Chura in Punjabi) is a pre-wedding ritual where the groom's mother and female relatives present bangles to the bride. Held days or weeks before the wedding, it marks the bride's transition into married life and is a formal introduction by the groom's family. The ceremony typically takes place at the bride's home or a community venue. Invitations must include the date, time, venue, and names of the hosts (usually the groom's parents). Regional customs vary: Marathi families often incorporate religious motifs and traditional colors like yellow or maroon; Punjabi traditions feature vibrant marigold decorations and bridal imagery. Guest lists typically include close family and friends. The event combines ritualistic elements with celebration, involving gift-giving, meals, and blessings. Invitations signal the formality of this bonding occasion between two families.
Cultural context
The Bangle Ceremony is a Hindu wedding pre-ritual observed primarily in Marathi, Punjabi, Gujarati, and other North and Western Indian communities. It honors the bride's entry into matrimony through the symbolic gift of bangles—representing marital status, prosperity, and feminine grace. The ceremony involves blessings from elder women and is rooted in traditions of family bonding and formal union between households. Regional variations in ritual and presentation reflect local customs and religious practices.
Also known as
Chura (Punjabi) · Bangdya Ghanyacha Karyakram (Marathi)