The Tilak ceremony, also known as Teep in the Eastern parts of India and Pottu or Chenkai in the South is a Hindu pre wedding ceremony performed all over India. Tilak is generally conducted in the day time and is groom centric. The bride and her mother are not allowed attendance. There are variations to this ritual all over India based on regional differences and caste as well. In general, Tilak is normally held at the grooms’ residence. However it is also sometimes may be conducted at the temple or an event venue.
Tilak is one of the important functions in the run up to a Hindu wedding, the highlight being the bride’s family including her father or brother meeting the groom and his family. This well decorated function is attended by only the male members of the bride’s family. An exchange of gifts between both the families takes place after which the actual Tilak ceremony starts – the ice breaking and bonding between both families has formally commenced.
Tilak is one of the important functions in the run up to a Hindu wedding, the highlight being the bride’s family including her father or brother meeting the groom and his family. This well decorated function is attended by only the male members of the bride’s family. An exchange of gifts between both the families takes place after which the actual Tilak ceremony starts – the ice breaking and bonding between both families has formally commenced.