Thanks for sharing such traditions. I would be grateful, if you/ members could share information of using native tress/ plant species during the marriage rituals performed locally from their respective areas.
Kind Regards Satya Prakash Mehra (Mr.), Ph.D. Conservation Biologist Rajasthan, India ________________________________ From: raghu ananth <[email protected]> To: indiantreepix <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, 5 March 2012 6:11 PM Subject: [efloraofindia:109945] Lodha tribe customs: The bride will be married to the mahua tree "The Lodha (tribals from West bengal, Orissa, Assam) bridegroom has to get married to a mango tree before he can marry his bride. Similarly a girl has to marry a mahua tree" During the ceremony, the women sing: The bride will be married to the mahua tree The groom will be married to the mango How happy will the wedding be The groom's name on the mango leaf The bride's name on the mahua leaf How happy will the wedding be. -Mahasveta devi ( Etoa Munda won the battle)
