The first Jain wedding rites are known as Khol Barana
A beloved Jain custom known as Khol Barana serves as the first rite in Jain weddings. They give the bride a silver plate with an auspicious coconut and a monetary gift known as Shagun, in a customary and emotional sign of blessing. In addition to the emotional welcome of the bride into the family, the silver plate also expresses their sincere wishes for a life full of blessings and riches.
On the other hand, as part of Jain marital traditions, the bride's family returns the favor by performing a Tikka or Tilak ceremony. In this tradition, they journey to the groom's home, bearing their own gifts and blessings. This ceremony underscores the mutual respect and unity that lie at the heart of Jain wedding celebrations. It represents the blending in harmony of two families, two destiny, and two sets of traditions and values.
The silver plate, with its sparkling coconut, is passed from one person to another as a concrete indication of the couple's progress toward matrimony, strengthened by the support, love, and blessings of their families. In this conversation, the pair set off on their journey not just as two people but also as a union that is warmly welcomed by family and tradition, creating a route that is full of hope and respect for one another.
