Wedding dosh

Sabina Fernandes
F.Y.Bcom B   C183229




Matao,  is installed in front of the house. Spreading a fragrance of marriage sentiments and celebration.  The making of Doss,  in making the doss, the family members, with neighbors and friends gathers together and sing to reiterate the same blessing upon the new bride and groom. The doss is beautifully decorated with colourful sweets.


 "bhikrea Jevonn"- where the elderly prayer the rosary for the intention of the bride and groom, imploring the blessings of the departed soul of their family members. Which is followed by family meal with the elders. "Shoj" -is made and is shared, along with bun and plankton, with the surrounding ward members. "Bhaje laddu " which is a speciality of Goan marriage which begins in the evening, and may go even in midnight.



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