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Top 10 Americans in Anime

10. Patricia Martin - Lucky Star

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8. Graham Aker - Gundam 00

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6. Sleggar Law - Mobile Suit Gundam

5. Shirley Fennette - Code Geass

4. Duo Maxwell - Gundam Wing

3. Chocolove Mcdonell - Shaman King

2. Melissa Shield - My Hero Academia

1. Leo de la Iglesia - Yuri on Ice!!!

[stylishbrides]

Wedding Rituals Typical to Marathi Brahmin Weddings

Weddings are celebrated in India and Maharashtra is no exception to this. A Marathi matrimony is full of festivities, fun and rituals. There are pujas to be performed, and ceremonies to be followed and so on. Though most of the ceremonies are similar, there is a slight difference as we move across different regions in Maharashtra. Let us take a look at the wedding rituals typical to a Marathi Brahmin Wedding.

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Sakharpuda : Prior to the actual wedding, an engagement ceremony or sakharpuda is held. This is more like a formal announcement to the family and dear ones that there is a wedding on cards. Generally, it is performed at home, where the boy and girl exchange rings and sweets are distributed followed by a sumptuous meal. However, if the guests are larger in numbers, a venue is hired.

Kelvan :  The bride and groom, both have Kelvan  celebrations in their respective houses. A lavish Marathi meal is prepared and the feast is enjoyed by family and friends.

Vyahibhojan : The groom’s family invites the bride’s family for celebration. The bride’s family is treated with a tasty Marathi food platter; the groom’ mom gives gifts to the bride, her parents and siblings.  The bride and her family are the guest of honor in Vyahibhojan.

Grahamak : This puja is performed by the bride and groom’s family both in their respective homes. A holy fire is lit and priests pray for the couple and bless them for a long and happy married life.

Munja : When a Brahmin boy turns 8 years old, there is a munja or thread ceremony performed. In case, it wasn’t performed then, it is conducted before the wedding ceremony. This ceremony involves seeking the blessings of priests and elders to conduct sacred pujas.

Rukhwat : In every Brahmin wedding, you will observe a table kept in a corner. This table is decorated with flowers, art pieces on so forth. This is where the bride’s art work is displayed for everyone to see. Along with that, the bride’s mother also places 5 bottles with different sweets to take along with her. Apart from that, it also features tasty sweets and other savories.

Sunmukh:  After the bride and groom exchange garlands, the next ceremony is sunmukh. In this ritual, the bride sits on the lap of the groom’s mother. The mother in law sees the face of the bride in a mirror, while the father in law feeds her a spoonful of sugar. This symbolizes that the mother in law and father in law will treat her like their own daughter.

Suvasini Owalni : After the wedding ceremony takes place, five married women perform aarti of the newly –weds and shower them with blessings for a happy married life.

Rituals, traditions and ceremonies are held to ensure that both the families are comfortable and get acquainted with each other. Each ceremony symbolizes the holy matrimony of the bride and groom .

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Anime Challenge; Day 24

Moment that shocked you the most in any anime?

Graham Aker's Death