Outline
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Indian Weddings
Preeti Vilkhu
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Introduction
I. Attention Material
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B. They are part of a bride’s costume in an Indian wedding.
C. Most of you are either married or will get married someday.
II. Orienting Material
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B. I will discuss the marriage customs of Northern India.
C. I am from the state of New Delhi, which is in Northern India.
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BODY
I..
A. As a boy or girl nears marriageable age, family and friends start looking for a prospective bride or groom.
1. They ask the boy or girl the qualities that he or she desires in a life partner.
2. They try to find someone suitable.
3. Their opinion could differ from that of the boy or girl.
B. They might place a matrimonial ad in the newspaper.
C. At this stage, no commitments are made.
1. The people chosen are matched for family background, education, religion, and age.
2. The boy and girl are encouraged to get acquainted.
3. If they choose to get married, they become formally engaged.
4. Announcements are sent out.
(Transition: Now let’s look at the preparations for the wedding.)
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A. The families must decide on a dowry, which is a gift exchanged between the two families.
B. Shopping includes clothes and jewelry, especially traditional gold jewelry.
1. Here is the jewelry I wore. (Show transparency.)
a. I am wearing jewelry on my forehead, nose, ears, and neck.
b. These are symbols of marriage that are worn by all Indian brides on wedding day.
2. Clothes are red, pink, and gold.
a. Red is preferred because it is an auspicious color.
b. The only forbidden color is white.
c. This is a cultural difference in comparison to American customs.
C. The usual preparations are made.
1. The venue is decided.
2. The photographer is hired.
3. Decorations are planned.
4. Invitations are mailed.
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III.
A. Here is a photo of the golden temple. (Show transparency.)
1. Since it is in India, not everyone can get married in it.
2. I got married in a temple in Charlotte.
B. The bride and the groom exchange garlands of flowers. (Show transparency.)
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C. Comfort is sacrificed for the sake of tradition.
1. My husband complained about the headgear not being his size.
2. But he was obliged to wear it, nevertheless.
D. The priest performs the ceremony, reading from the holy book. (Show transparency.)
1. The bride and groom circle around the holy book four times.
2. Each circle signifies a vow to each other.
E. After the ceremony, the bride’s brothers carry her in a palanquin to the groom’s house. (Show transparency.)
1. Most people omit this step.
2. They travel by car to a reception.
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Conclusion
I. Summary
A. Most Indian marriages are arranged by family, relatives, or friends.
B. Elaborate preparations are made far in advance.
C. The ceremony is performed in a temple by a priest who reads from the holy book.
II. Clincher
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B. Most Indian married women fast for a whole day to pray for their husband’s health and prosperity.
Bibliography
Vilkhu, Preeti. Personal experiences from a recent Indian wedding.
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