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HINDU MARRIAGE CUSTOMS
THE HINDU RELIGION HAS A TRADITIONAL WAY OF WISHING
A BRIDE WELL. WHEN THE BRIDE LEAVES HER PARENTS'
HOME, SHE IS GIVEN A SMALL PLATE HUNG ON A SILVER
CHAIN WITH A CANDLE BURNING ON IT. THIS IS TO
SYMBOLIZE THAT SHE IS BRINGING 'LIGHT' WITH HER
AS SHE ENTERS HER NEW HOME.
Submitter comment: AS TOLD ME BY MISS HAJI.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Before wedding |
Date learned: 01-02-1970