The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

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

Date learned: 01-02-1970