Why exchange garlands

A couple in Varanasi on their wedding day exchanged garlands as is the norm in Indian custom. However, instead of flowers, the garlands were made out of onions and garlic. Apparently the couple wanted to make a statement against the soaring prices of onions.

Taking it further, the guests at the wedding also decided to present the newlyweds the highly sought commodity - baskets of onions. Dance Lessons. Travel Specialists. Hotel Room Blocks. See All Categories. Are you a vendor? Start here. Build Your Vendor Team.

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Meanwhile, some businesses are using the onion crisis as a marketing strategy. A smartphone shop in Tamil Nadu is offering 1 kilogram free onions to its customers. An online bus ticketing platform offered 20 of its lucky customers the option of winning a 'jackpot' of 3-kilogram onions. While the onion crisis has become a serious concern for consumers, it has also become a joke on social media with people sharing memes about it.

Visit www. Follow us on :. A bride and groom from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh exchanged garlands of onions and garlic at their marriage ceremony. These garlands can easily burn a huge hole in your pockets. They might be good to look at but come at a huge price and are difficult to carry as well. Sometimes, people prefer making it themselves by following the easily available online tutorial videos.

It requires a lot of patience and skills to just sit and keep stringing the flowers together. The other option available these days is of artificial garlands. These are made up of all artificial material and are much easier to work on than natural garlands.

They are more viable to make because there is no chance of them getting spoiled and can even be made easily at home. Indian weddings are known for their traditions and customs.

With certain set rituals is what them so much of fun and beautiful. Each and every ceremony holds its own significance.

Same is the case with garlands for Indian weddings or jaimalas. They hold their own special place and importance in Hindu weddings. Anything good that happens is celebrated with flowers. So is the practice of wedding rituals.