रीति-रिवाज – Rajasthan GK

'Shraddh' is a Hindu ritual of offering food, water, and prayers to ancestors to honor them and ensure their peace in the afterlife.

'Surya Pujan' is a ritual performed after childbirth, usually on the 40th day, to worship the Sun God and seek blessings for the child's health and longevity.

'Toran' is a decorative arch at the bride's house entrance, which the groom traditionally touches with a sword or stick upon arrival.

'Kankan-Dor' is a post-wedding ritual where the bride and groom untie a sacred thread (kankan) from each other's wrists, often involving playful competition.

'Daija' refers to the gifts, including clothes, jewelry, and household items, given by the bride's family to the groom's family and the bride as part of her dowry/gifts.

'Jaat' refers to a pilgrimage or visit to a specific temple or shrine, often undertaken to fulfill a vow (mannat) or seek blessings.

'Jadula' is the traditional first haircut ceremony for a child, often performed at a temple.

'Man-Manuhar' describes the Rajasthani tradition of warm hospitality, where guests are lovingly persuaded to partake in food and drink generously.

'Pagphera' is the custom where the bride makes her first visit to her parental home after her marriage.

'Aano' refers to the first departure of the bride to her in-laws' home after the initial wedding rituals.

'Kanyadaan' is a significant ritual where the bride's parents formally give away their daughter to the groom, entrusting her well-being to him.

'Bidai' is the emotional farewell ceremony where the bride leaves her parental home to go to her husband's home after the wedding.

'Barahwan' is a significant ritual performed on the twelfth day after a death, marking the formal end of the initial mourning period and often involving a feast and prayers.

'Karnavedh Sanskar' is the traditional Hindu ear-piercing ceremony, usually performed in childhood.

'Bana-Bani' refers to the traditional folk songs sung by women during various pre-wedding rituals for both the bride (Bani) and groom (Bana).

'Bhadar' is the customary ritual where male members of the deceased's family shave their heads as a sign of mourning and purification.

'Naamkaran Sanskar' is the traditional Hindu naming ceremony for a newborn child.

'Nukta' is a community feast, often elaborate, organized by the family of the deceased as part of the mourning rituals.

'Pag Lagna' is a respectful tradition in Rajasthan where younger individuals touch the feet of elders to seek their blessings.

'Griha Pravesh' is the traditional Hindu housewarming ceremony performed when a family moves into a new home.

'Teeje ki Baithak' is a customary gathering held on the third day after a death for condolence and remembrance of the deceased.

'Mosar' is a traditional feast given by the family of the deceased to the community after a death.

'Saptapadi' is the most important ritual in a Hindu wedding, where the bride and groom take seven steps around the sacred fire, making seven vows.

'Sehra' is a decorative head covering, often made of flowers or beads, worn by the groom during the wedding procession.

'Sagayi' is the traditional engagement ceremony where the alliance between the bride and groom is formalized.

'Pithi' is a paste made of turmeric, gram flour, and oil, applied to the bride and groom as a beautification ritual before the wedding.

'Jalwa Pujan' or 'Kuan Pujan' is a ritual performed by the mother after childbirth to worship water sources, symbolizing gratitude and seeking blessings for the child.

'Antim Sanskar' refers to the last rites or funeral ceremony performed according to Hindu traditions for the deceased.

'Olindi' is a female companion, often a relative, who accompanies the bride to her new home after marriage.

'Samela' is the traditional ceremony where the bride's family formally welcomes the groom's procession (baraat) upon their arrival at the wedding venue.