As the world is coming to a unified front following the necessity of globalization, intermingling cultures have resulted in the adaptations of practices from one culture to the other. Be it the embracing of the democratic values of the west integrated by the East or the pinch of eastern spices used in western delicacies, everything resonates of a more globalized and accepting world. A similar impact has been seen with the wedding preparations as well, with the changing times the culmination of cultures has brought about a beautiful incorporation of cultures that can be seen in the wedding halls of both the western and the eastern sides.
The day of the wedding is important and memorable for each and every single individual involved. With the addition of a new family and a partner to share the rest of the life with, the bride and the groom tend to make this day as memorable and flawless as possible. The thing that makes any day extraordinary is the emotional value and things that happen on the day, and a wedding is similarly made memorable by designs and decors that represent a rich culture. The following article discusses the use of “Mandap” and how it is decorated to the weddings to make the day as memorable as possible.
•THE MANDAP AND ITS SURROUNDING:
The culture of India resonates in the mandap decor of the wedding, with the center ablaze by a fire pit that symbolizes the culture where the bride and groom sit. The surrounding of the center with a tent, acting as a divine shelter for the couple. While the rest of the crowd, family and friends surround the center witnessing the whole ceremony. The decoration is loaded with bright colors and garlands of flowers, exhibit the exquisite culture in a ceremonious setting.
•THE RESONTATING COLORS TO MATCH THE DÉCOR:
The Indian culture is known for its use of bright colors and sparkling appearance to bring out the aura of the event. A wedding is adorned in a similar manner, with bright colors and floral surroundings to resonate with the love and affection that is ensembled in the day. The use of red is most common in the events, the bride is dressed bright red dress, complementing the mesmerizing surroundings of the mandap.
•FLORAL AND CULTURAL DÉCOR OF THE PLACE:
The use of flowers in the settings of an Indian wedding is essential and similar values are upheld when decorating of the Mandap as well. An Indian wedding is richly decorated with plenty of flowers and petals, from the entrance to the tables and centerpieces, to the cuisine; every inch is lavished with exotic blooming flowers like marigolds, symbolizing the culture.
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