A dhoti function is a traditional Indian pre-wedding ceremony in which the boy dons a dhoti for the first time. A dhoti is a traditional Indian garment worn by men, typically around the waist and legs, and is considered a symbol of maturity and responsibility.
During the dhoti function, the boy’s family and friends gather to celebrate the occasion, typically the day before the wedding. The boy is dressed in a dhoti and often other traditional Indian clothing such as a kurta (a long, collarless shirt) and a turban. The function usually starts with the groom being welcomed by his family and friends. Then the boy’s father ties the dhoti around the groom’s waist, signifying his transition into adulthood.
The function is usually followed by a feast and other celebratory activities such as music and dance. The boy’s mother and other women in the family may also participate in the function by applying tilak (sacred markings) to the groom’s forehead and performing other traditional rituals.
It’s an ancient tradition and the significance of the function varies by region, but the general idea is to celebrate the boy’s transition into adulthood and his readiness for marriage.
It’s also a way for the boy to receive blessings from his family and friends before the wedding day.
A half saree function is a conventional Indian pre-wedding ceremony in which a young woman, typically a girl dons a half saree for the first time. A half saree, known as a “Langa Voni” or “Pattu Langa” is a traditional Indian garment worn by women.
During the half-saree function, the young woman’s family and friends celebrate the occasion, typically the day before the wedding. The young woman is dressed in a half saree and often other traditional Indian jewelry such as bangles and necklaces.
The function usually starts with the young woman being welcomed by her family and friends, and then the mother of the young woman drapes the half saree around her and performs other traditional rituals.
The function is usually followed by a feast and other celebratory activities such as music and dance. The young woman’s mother and other women in the family may also participate in the function by applying turmeric, vermilion, and kumkum (sacred markings) to the young woman’s forehead and performing other traditional rituals.
It’s an ancient tradition and the significance of the function varies by region, but the general idea is to celebrate the young woman’s transition into womanhood and her readiness for marriage.