BARAAT 

           WHAT IS BARAAT?

                            A baraat is a celebratory wedding procession for the groom involving live music and dancing. While it does not hold religious significance, it is an important custom nonetheless.

           The History and Meaning of the Baraat

If you’ve ever watched an Indian wedding movie, or better yet, witnessed a wedding in person, you may have wondered about the significance of the merry bunch dancing around a man atop a horse that, ladies and gentlemen, is the baraat. Narain explains that the idea of the baraat was born when people would go from one town to another to get married. the bride’s hometown for over two weeks during which time the various rituals would take place, culminating in bringing back the bride to the groom’s house Narain adds that over the years, the baraat has been reduced to a few hours of singing and dancing, with women being a part of the procession as well.

 Baraat in different wedding cultures                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Punjabi: In the Punjabi Baraat both male and female members of the family participate. Punjabi’s are considered to be the most energetic people. The Baraat arrives at a Punjabi Wedding and that’s called as the milni

Rajput: Influenced by the native folks of Rajasthan the moustache-twirling men make the Baraat look more royal. Yes! There are only men in this Baraat. The groom looks just like that perfect Sabyasachi Groom where he flaunts that well-customised achkan with a turban

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Gujarati: The rituals in Gujarati weddings are kind of similar to the earlier Baraats. The Gujju’s love to get in some snacks before the main rituals begin.

Muslim: In traditional muslim wedding baraat is usually subtle, usually accompanied by close family and friends with a dhool setting the tone and announcing that groom has arrived. 

Bengali: In traditional and culturally rich Bengali wedding baraat is known as Bor Jatri. Usually the bride's father sends a beautifully decorated car to the groom's pickup and once the groom reaches the wedding venue, he’s treated like a king 

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