The wedding is a common function all over the world but the way and system of the wedding here in Nepal are unique enough to draw the visitors from the distant geographies just to observe its cultural beauty. As it is well-known that Nepal does have the rich diversity in caste and ethnicity. there too are the diversities in the wedding rituals among each and every ethnic groups. But prominently the majority of them performs the rituals as per the to major religions of Nepal, Hinduism and Buddhism. People in Nepal mostly believe in the traditional marriages as it is considered to be soulful, long-lasting and previously set in heaven. Disputes and conflicts between the spouse are considered to be the huge sin in both religions. That’s why both Hindus and Buddhists follow the traditional wedding rituals that also attract the large numbers of visitors. Many of them are also interested to perform the marriage in the traditional Nepali system and, we can arrange the traditional marriage ceremony if you are interested under any religious rights and values either Hindu or Buddhist.

Traditional marriages under Hindu rituals are very beautiful as they are performed as a major celebration that takes place only at the special period of time in a year that is from the 1st week of January to last week of March, Mid-April to Mid-June and 1st November to last December. Some remarkable features of Hindu based traditional wedding are that the function is performed on the holy earth under a canopy called the Mandap with sacred fire in the middle. And around that sacred fire bride and bridegroom makes a round walk for 7 times and perform many other interesting and playful rituals. Performing puja to the newly married couple with the function of putting tika and blessing them for their next phase of life together is the main motive of the ceremony. All Nepalese bride are outfitted in the red traditional saree and choli with lots of gold jewellery. Traditional music with Panche Baja and folk songs are performed and are celebrated the functions with dance and party. Best venues for the Hindu based traditional marriage are Pashupatinath Temple, Gujeshwari Temple, Budhanilkantha, Balaju Water garden, Dakshinkali Temple, Bhadrakali temple and many more.

In the next hand, Buddhist based traditional marriages are also unique in their own. Buddhist rituals are often quieter than of Hindus so that the wedding occasions offer you the pleasures. The weddings are usually large and sometimes it covers the whole villages and large numbers of extended family. The wedding occasions of Buddhists are usually performed in the monasteries. Traditional dresses are worn by both bride and the bridegroom as per their ethnic group. The monk of Buddhists called lama performs all the worshipping related with the wedding rituals. Butter lamp is lit at the monasteries during the occasion that attracts your heart so deeply. Soothing and soft music in the occasion background is quite pleasant. Best venues for Buddhist based traditional marriages are Kopan Monastery, Monastery at Swayambhunath and Bouddhanath and many more.

Besides these, the Modern Wedding ceremony is also held in Nepal with the slight changes in the same rituals for the convenience and comfortability. Love Marriages are performed with the same rituals only the changes are bride and bridegroom are chosen one-another in their own. You can also see the marriages in the Christian rights and values with the white bridal dresses in the churches by praying, promising, exchanging the rings and enjoying the occasions with music and party.

Hence, in Nepal, you can explore the diverse cultural beauty in the wedding context that you too are motivated by performing the wedding under Nepali rituals and system.