Wedding in Nepalese Tradition offers a unique cultural and traditional experience. Since Nepal is country with people of different ethnicity, culture and traditions. You will be able to experience the traditional marriage ceremony as well as rituals of the various people. Most people in Nepal still prefer the unique traditional and ritual marriage practices. Traditional Nepali wedding ceremonies are equally impressive through various culture. The core tradition in all cultural sees the active participation of both the bride and groom, as they sit in a mandap (Wedding Altar; a temporary structure, pavilion erected for the purpose of ritual rites) and worshiping together in the presence of Agni (Fire God). The couples also receive blessing and best wishes from family, relatives and friends alike for a happy and lasting marriage.
Types of Wedding in Nepalese Tradition
Major types of traditional wedding ceremony you can experience are as follows:
- Hindu wedding
- Newari wedding
- Sherpa wedding
- Rai/Limbu wedding
Wedding Season
Traditional Nepalese wedding ceremonies occur in certain times a month according to the Nepalese calendar. Pandits and Pujari (priests) determines the date of the wedding as per the positions of the zodiac signs in the skies. The wedding season usually lie in the month of Baisakh to Ashad (April-June), Mangsir (November), Magh and Falgun (January). The unique custom and traditional wedding are a testament of Nepal’s historic cultural perseverance.
Traditional wedding tours offers travelers and visitors an insight in the culture and rituals of the Nepalese people. Furthermore, this tour is particularly designed for foreign couples who want to experience and observe the traditional wedding of the Nepalese people.
If you are couples enjoying Nepal and would like to tie yourself a knot in the “Land of the Himalayas“, look no further Travel Bird Nepal is here to support you fulfill your dreams. You can further look for ‘Honeymoon Tours‘ after the wedding.
