Like most other forms of Wedding in India, the Assamese also have a prominent classification of the whole marriage process. The people of Assam pay enough reverence to this auspicious ceremony and they arrange this ceremony in a pleasant and attractive manner. Assamese Wedding Traditions conforms to the traditions maintained by their forefathers and look forward to take care that all the details are fulfilled. Since they are reputed as finical, they make sure that all the aspects of marriage are taken acre of by both the bride and groom’s families. The Assamese boast of their elaborate pre marriage traditions which are in pace with the marriages of other religions. It is a known fact that Assamese wedding ceremonies are simple and elegant which makes them much more attractive.
As the bride and the groom are chosen the horoscopes are exchanged. After due consideration by the astrologers, the family of the couples take the initiative to arrange for the auspicious date of marriage. Since Indian Wedding Traditions call for a distinct pre-marriage ceremony, the Assamese follow the process of Juran Ceremony in which a new ring is put on the girl's finger as a mark of engagement. Assamese Wedding Traditions insist that the bride and groom must take ceremonial baths, known as Nowani till the marriage day. During Pani Tola, water is drawn from the river or tank by women, who, while walking in a procession, sing marriage songs.
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