KASHMIRI MARRIAGES

Kashmir is known as "Paradise on Earth", the land of beautiful valleys and snow-clad mountain peaks, stretching plains with flowerbeds and frizzy air. The Kashmiri society has more affinity with the societies of India rather than the other Himalayan people. Structurally, the society is complex and generally stratified and there is a caste system.There is an unique language adhered to the people known as Kashmiri language.Kashmiris are one of the most colorful people on earth.Kashmir form a distinct cultural and ethnic group.This characteristic trend is reflective in their marriages as well. It is the state perhaps with the maximum number of customs and rituals. And to be odd enough, these rituals are more of a enjoyable nature rather than the orthodox type.A Kashmiri marriage also gives opportunities to all the relatives to enjoy and participate in it substantially.Right from the Kasamdry to the Valeema, it's a long list of events and literally speaking a festival rather.The bridal dress is very elaborate for the Kashmiri girls. The bride has to wear a headwear.The cap is folded two to three times and lined with either silk or cotton from inside. Kashmiri groom usually wears a pheran and the waistband.A sword at his waistband and local embroidered shoes are also normally used for the occasion.