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Indian weddings encompass tradition and grandeur by bringing in bright and luxe details to their decor. One of the most recognized features of an Indian wedding is the “mandap.” A mandap is a covered structure with pillars, similar to a canopy or gazebo, used during wedding ceremonies. Traditionally they’re made of wood and adorned with garlands of mango and banana leaves, coconuts, kalashas (pots filled with water) and other natural elements. Now mandaps can be constructed with other modern and high-end materials. Within the mandap are two royal chairs for the bride and groom, side chairs for the parents, and a pedestal for the sacred fire.
Not many people are familiar with the rituals and celebrations involved with Indian weddings, but the fascination is growing. Just recently, an Indian wedding was featured in the CW hit TV show, “90210″!
A screenshot from the 90210 episode!
Although mandaps are used in Hindu weddings, you can get inspiration from the elaborate details and use something similar in your own wedding!
We love the different ways people decorate mandaps. The detail, colors, and elements used help to celebrate the union between the couple.
Photo credits from top to bottom: Wikipedia, personal screenshot image, Alankar Decors, Balamani Bride, Celewire, Maharani Weddings, Singh’s Production, The Wedding Travelers, Weddings by Georgia, Mandaps Maker, Wikipedia
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Very small but very informative blog. Thanx for this sharing with us. I am very impressed by Indian Mandaps. I found that in the different part of India, people do marriage in their own tradition. They use so much decorative articles for Mandap decoration. Behind every custom they perform, there is an importance and myth in that. It’s really very interesting.
Nahid
Thank you for the nice comment.. Indian weddings are very spiritual indeed and each item they put in the mandap has a different meaning. This will be our next blog to explain what everything means.
Preet
Can you please teel me the cost and the person who have decorated it
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