The Charm of Post-Wedding Season in Kolkata

The tradition of the ‘wedding season’ in Kolkata and the focus on the months after the wedding is a good representation of these aspects of modern Bengali culture. The period that comes after the saris and the baraat, the glammed up wedding night and the laughter and song that follows is traditionally reserved for a number of sexual and family bonding activities but mostly, the feeling of satisfaction at the end of the union is the high point of the whole wedding procession.

**Rituals and Traditions:**

Like most other cultures, Bengali culture has well-defined customs and traditional practices pertaining to post-wedding customs. Another significant custom is the bride’s homecoming celebration, which is called “Bou Bhaat” in Bengali tradition and is the sweet moment for marriage couple. This is traditional where the bride is required to prepare and serves rice to her new family in order to signify that she is a new member of the family. Another ceremonial occasion is the Kaal Ratri wherein, the newlyweds are not allowed sharing bed at night for their first night to chase evil spirits out of their way, the next is Phool Shojja which refers to the “bed decoration” ceremony signifying marital intercourse.

**Family Gatherings:**

There is also entertainment throughout the year but the most important season is considered to be after the wedding season due to family gatherings and receptions. Blessing ceremony are made and held by the families and close friends in order to congratulate the newly wed couple. These are followed by amazing food, sociable conversations, and expressions of affection leading to the existing and newly formed family bonds that are cherished.

**Honeymoon Plans:**

In most cultures, it is a time of wedding culmination that comprises of preparations or commencement of the honeymoons. Regardless of whether the couple opts for a quiet retreat to the hills or a sexual beach side vacation inn, honeymoon is rather special time intended for husband and wife to leisure and be together as newlyweds after the bustle and various activities present at the wedding events.

**Gift Exchanges:**

Luxury items are exchanged especially during the post-wedding season.

The best time of the year to visit this place is towards the later part of the year from June to September. This involves giving new items like clothes, shoes and other items to the bride and groom from their respective relatives and family members with blessings and goodwill for their new life. Common gifts include ornaments such a jeweler, clothing, and utensils among others.

**Settling into Married Life:**

The post-wedding season is also about the couple getting comfortable and into the new life that you are starting. This involves arranging activities required for home establishment, including household schedules, and beginning their married life together.

Thus, the post-wedding season in Kolkata, besides being replete with cultural granaries and merrymaking, is incorporation of new life. It offers the sense of completion of celebrations and at the same time gives a start of a new conjugal life of new couple.