Awadhi Words used in Marriage Functions | विवाह में प्रयोग होने वाले अवधी शब्द

Here are some Awadhi Language words that are frequently used in almost all the marriage functions performed in the Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh.

1. बरिच्छा (Barichchha) - Engagement

2. तिलक (Tilak) - An Awadhi marriage ritual performed before marriage

3. मायन (Maayan) - An Awadhi marriage ritual performed before marriage

3. माँड़व (Maandav) - Mandap. The holy place where marriage is performed

4. दुवारचार (Duvaarchaar) - An Awadhi marriage ritual performed at bride's place

5. जयमाल (Jaymaal) - An Awadhi marriage ritual of exchanging garland

6. खटिया (Khatiya) - A fun Awadhi marriage ritual performed before Bidaayi

7. पन-पियाव (Pan-piyaav) - Offering snacks to Baraatis and other attendees

8. बियाह (Biyaah) - Marriage

9. खिचड़ी (Khichdi) - An Awadhi marriage ritual performed before Bidaayi

10. परछन (Parchhan) - An Awadhi marriage ritual

11. बिदाई (Bidaayi) - Ritual of Bride moving out with Groom

12. चौका (Chauka)

13. मटिमंगरा (Matimangra)

14. दूल्हा (Dulha) - Groom

15. दुल्हिन (Dulhin) - Bride

16. परजा (Parja) - Public. Used for people like Naau (barber), Dhobi (washerman)

17. तारा तिरै (Taara Teere) - An Awadhi marriage ritual performed after marriage

18. पउ-पुजी (Pau Pooji) - An Awadhi marriage ritual performed during marriage

19. कोहबर (Kohbar) - An Awadhi ritual

20. प्रीति भोज (Preeti Bhoj) - Reception - A function where all relatives are offered food

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