Today's post is for you couples out there who are confused about the annual Hindu tradition that is Shraadh (also known as Pitra Paksha). I am sure you will have heard of it as we are currently in the Shraadh period at the moment.
Shraadh lasts for around a fortnight and although it dictates when not to get married, most couples I meet don't seem to know the meaning behind it!
Well that is until today! Hopefully once you have read this post you will understand why your parents are so adament that you do not get married during this period. For those of you who are already in your wedding planning stages, you have probably been told to put your plans on hold, not pay any deposits to suppliers and not have any meetings during this period.
Don't worry, your parents are not making this tradition up because they want a break from talking about your wedding! :)
Shraadh is a period of time which is dedicated to the 'departed souls'. By remembering your loved ones who have passed away and by carrying out rituals, it is believed that you will receive their blessings. Hence, during this time all auspicious events such as weddings are put on hold. Most people also do not invest money during this period.
I hope this helps to explain the meaning behind Shraadh and give some understanding to the relevance of this tradition in our culture.
x Preeti x
No comments:
Post a Comment