Pag phera is one of post wedding ceremonies which is followed in all indian weddings.According to old tradition bride stay at there parental home for some days . The bride’s brother usually comes to the groom’s home to take back his sister for this ceremony.But now a days both bride and groom perform this ceremony they both visit bride’s parental home are blessed by there parent.Parents give both of them gifts as a shagun to couple as a symbol of there first visit to bride’s parental home after wedding.
These are the special types of set of bangles ,which are worn by a bride at the time of her marriage. The chooda decorates the bride in a different way. chooda makes the bride unique and extra ordinary. Red and white bangles (21 red bangles with white ivory) which brides wear at time of marriage during chooda ceremony. There is special function called chooda ceremony which is held in morning on date of marriage. pandit does puja with bride and her family member.Chooda is wash into milk and bride uncle wear her chooda ,Bride uncle (brother of bride mother)get a gift from bride parents. Bride is not allowed to see the chooda at the time of chooda ceremony .She has to remain her eyes close ,till the time white clothes is tied on that she is allow to see it in evening of marriage. As a symbol of blessing and good wishes for her married life bride sister ,friends and sister in law tie kaleeras made up of silver and plated with gold worn by girl .This made bride impossible to do household activities
kaleeras tradition is at time of doli bride is supposed to hit kaleers on her brother or sister head the one to be so hit is supposed to get weeded next.one of the unmarried sister or friends sit with bride at time of chooda ceremony and she will be with bride till last ceremony of wedding .she will take of bride all the time ,She will look after meals of bride as she also got mehendi (heena) in her hands thats make bridal unable to eat food .Girl who sit with bride is called sarbali in indian tradtion
1)chooda is available in different color.
2) Light mahrron color chooda which will suits your all bridal dresses and saris .
3) Always wear single chooda it look smart and trendy too.
4). Always select one large size chooda as it give you comfort.
5) Chooda is wear atleast 1 year by bride as per indian tradition.
6) chooda symbol of marriage in India.
7) Bride should wear medium or small size kaleera as it is easy to handle.
8 ) Brides of punjab wear white chooda.
9) After the chooda is tied, the girl remains indoors till the wedding in her old clothes.
10) Bride should not seechooda before all ceremonies .It is not good sign(upsagaun)
