What is Roka Ceremony puja ?
The Roka Ceremony is a significant pre-wedding ritual, marking the official announcement of the engagement between the bride and groom. It symbolizes the beginning of the wedding preparations and the union of two families. This signifies that both the bride and groom have chosen to be lifelong soulmates, and it is time for the family to stop seeking and begin wedding preparations. It comprises a tilak ceremony in which lori (holy thread) and rice paste are applied on the foreheads of girls and boys. The girls wear red chunni (long scarves). Also included is a gift exchange. The Roka ritual is performed at auspicious hours (Pandit-recommended Muhrat hours) based on the horoscopes of the bride and groom and the favourable placements of the planets. The ceremony is held at the bride’s home or a chosen venue, where both families come together to bless the couple and exchange gifts.
importance of Roka Ceremony Puja
- Roka ceremony marks the formal announcement of the engagement and the beginning of wedding preparations.
- Roka ceremony strengthens the bond between the two families and sets the tone for the upcoming wedding celebrations.
- Roka ceremony invokes the blessings of deities to ensure a smooth and successful wedding journey.
- Roka ceremony provides an opportunity for both families to come together, celebrate, and bless the couple.
- Roka ceremony invokes the blessings of deities and elders for a happy and prosperous married life.
- Roka ceremony strengthens the bond between the two families.
- Roka ceremony fosters goodwill and harmony through the exchange of gifts and blessings.
- Roka ceremony marks the beginning of wedding preparations, ensuring everything is planned and organized.
Samagree
Haldi [organic] (20gm), Kumkum [organic] (20gm), Tulsi Mala (1), Diya Batti (5), Beetle Nuts (5), Desi Ghee (20ml), Honey (20ml), Jaggery (Gudh) (20gm), Akshata [Yellow rice] (20gm), Yagno-paveetha (5), Karpoora [camphor] (5Tabs), Red/White/Yellow Cloth (1mtr), Prasad [Laung, Elaichi, Mishri] (20gm), Mouli (25mtr), Ganga Jal (15ml), Durva [fresh] (1), Agarbatti (6)/Dhoop (2), Dakshina (100INR), God Idols (pair), Sambrani (2), Sambrani Holder (1), Kalash [small copper] (1), Panchpatra [small copper] (1), Diya Holder (2), Panchamrit spoon (1), Karpoora Holder(1), Dry Coconut (1) includes perishables Beetle Leaves [fresh] (9), Flowers [fresh] (incl mala), Tulsi [fresh], Mango Leaves [fresh] (7)]
Curd (100gm), Milk (100ml), Mithai (250gm), Fruits [5types], Coconut (1), Kalash [big] (1), Utensils [2 big Plates (for Aarti/Samagri)]