Roka
When two families agree that young man should marry young lady,the very next step is to perform a roka or rokna ceremony.The literal translation of the word rok is to stop or halt and word rokna means to prohibit,ban,prevent or hinder.In order to publicly ban a further search for suitable match by either family. the roka ceremony is performed.
Its a simple ceremony where girls family may present a token gift in cash or kind,along with some sweets to the young man.Similarly his family reciprocates the gesture.In some family the two may exchange rings.The ceremony may be conducted among the two families an can later be announced among relatives and friends.
Sagai
As for sagai ,the literal translation is betrothal ceremony.It is a formal contract between the two families and more elaborate than the earlier ceremony.A brahmin priest may conduct the ceremony.He first directs the prayers to lord Ganesha folowed by a prayers to Navgrah.The prayer to lord Ganesha seeks blessings so that there may be no obstacles.The prayer to Navgrah seeks there blessings and benevolence.The young lady's brother then applies Tilak on the young man's forehead and give him gifts and sweets.Gifts are given to young man and his relatives.
The young man;s family gifts clothes to young lady.In some families jewelery is also presented.The relatives of the young man may present gifts in cash or kind to the young lady.The ceremony completed and refreshments are served to those present.
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