Hindu weddings are one of the most traditionally filled and colorful weddings in the world. The wedding ceremonies of these richly cultured people are truly spectacular and celebrated with the utmost importance and attention to detail.

The Ghunghat:

This garment is one of the most commonly worn by the women of Hindu background. The gunghat is worn as a symbol of respect to elders and it is made with the utmost care. The veil is made with beautiful detail and is rich with color. When it comes to the creation of this traditional garment, the sky is the limit. There are no boundaries when the design and details of a ghunghat are in the creation process.

This garment is made out of light fabric. It also gives off a breezy feeling, which a really good thing since ghunghats are also used to cover the face. The ghunghat may come in different lengths as well, covering not only the head, but the shoulders, the back, and almost down to the waistline. The draping of the ghunghat can also be done in a lot of ways, giving more variety to the wearer. This garment comes in various beautiful colors that make the wearer stand out.

The Wedding Ghunghat

Covering one’s head during a marriage ceremony also symbolizes one’s respect for the elders and to the deities. The ghunghat is not only worn on normal days but it is also essential for brides to wear on their special day. It is provided by the bride’s in-laws, along with the wedding outfit. The bride’s face is usually covered by the ghunghat, but for some people, this is not really necessary. This simple yet elegant garment represents so much when worn by itself and is even more symbolic in a wedding ceremony. The wedding ghunghat tends to be more intricately designed and more elegant than the everyday ones. This garment truly reflects a bride’s innocence and beauty.

Cultural Significance of the Ghunghat

In Hindu communities, the ghunghat is not a rare thing to see. In fact, if a woman of Hindu background is seen without one, it is very odd. Aside from their beautiful and colorful attire, the ghunghat definitely gives the whole outfit the finishing touch that it needs.

Hindu bride wears ghunghat

The glory of a woman

The ghunghat has been part of the attire of Hindu women for a very long time now. This garment symbolizes the role of women in the Hindu society, though some Hindus don’t believe in that these days. It used to show that women were the full working partners of men and that they were uneconomical; however, it was refashioned when women’s roles began to change.

The ghunghat is more than just a beautifully made garment; it holds a lot of historical significance as well.

The bride looks very lovely on her veil. Check the video.