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Punjabi Tradition Of Kaleera

Published Apr 1, 2022

2 mins read

429 words

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Riya Tanwar

I have missed writing here so much. I know I have been MIA for quite some time now, but I will now try to remain constant. I can only hope everyone is doing fine here. To all the people who read my blogs earlier, a big hug to you! Let us do this again together. As much as I loved reading your blogs, I hope you enjoyed mine too.

So just a small life update, I am on a permanent Work From Home and one of my close friends is getting married this month. I am happy and emotional at the same time, such a weird roller-coaster feeling. And also, ph.d is not going anywhere at the moment (lack of motivation I guess or just a trick to avoid marriage)

The friend who is getting married is Punjabi and I belong to a true blue Rajput family. So when this girl told me that her friends are supposed to gift her kaleere and me being the closest thing she has to an unmarried sister, I got an opportunity to gift kaleere to her. I was clueless as to how to buy a pair of kaleere but I certainly ceased this opportunity.

I had always seen people wearing kaleere on social media and the celebrity wedding photos but I had never personally seen or bought it. So when I went to buy, I got lost in a golden world of mesmerising kaleere. They were so beautiful, all of them, I could not decide what to take and how to decide. Thankfully the shopkeeper helped me customise according to what I wanted for my friend and I finalised a pair of traditional kaleere with a touch of modernity. And me being me, I also kind of selected a pair for myself (for whenever I get married).

For those of you who are new to this tradition just like me. Traditionally these kaleere are gifted by bride's sister or friends as a symbol of blessing the marriage. After the bride wears them, she tried to drop a piece of her kaleere on her bridesmaid (which in this case is me). And if the piece is dropped on the bridesmaid then she is the next in line to get married. Some also believe that kaleeras symbolise a blessing for the bride that she may never run short of food in her new household.

So this is it for today, and if you like it be sure to drop a comment and start chatting. And I promise to be a regular here.

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sheetal.thakur 4/1/22, 12:13 PM

Nice

hp905934 4/1/22, 1:17 PM

good reality

newly_risen_sun 4/1/22, 1:38 PM

Great experience for you, right?! Welcome back🤗 Thank you for all those comments❤️🥺

sapna.bhandari 4/1/22, 5:26 PM

Nice please read mine too

hp905934 4/2/22, 4:42 PM

good one didi

thulasiram.ravi 4/4/22, 2:25 AM

Nice Riya. Read mine too. Follow me for a definite follow back. Let us grow together.

lokeshbhandari821 4/12/22, 2:20 AM

Nice Blog Pls read mine too

shifanaaz112 4/21/22, 4:37 PM

chech-mine-too good

yanshu 4/24/22, 5:51 AM

Please tell whether the kaleera dropped on you or not....eager to know

parvathy.p.s.p.s 4/27/22, 5:58 AM

Punjabi Kalire are cultural variants of the traditional bridal Kalire, often worn by North Indian brides. These are dangling ornaments, usually made from metallic foil and coloured golden, which are attached to the bridal Chura. With designs for bridal jewellery becoming curiouser and curiouser by the day, these now also include tiny buds made out of organza, pearl-beaded chains, whimsical charms and magnificent sized single thread Kalire. A few brides also choose to wear unconventional varients, like bejewelled Punjabi Kalire, floral Kalire or even thread-based Kalire. According to the traditions, the umbrella-style danglers are hopes for prosperity for the bride's new home. Tied to the bride by her siblings, Mamas and loved ones these are tokens of good luck and blessings as well. In the old days, they were generally made up of either gold or silver or with strings of dry fruits like coconuts, foxnuts and more. After the wedding, the bride does two things. She leaves one of the two Kalire sets at the temple as an offering, to get the blessings from the Almighty. The other, she takes on to her new home as a souvenir from the wedding and as a happy memory of her family. In fact, there are many creative ways in which you can repurpose or store your Kalire after marriage.

claire_browne 5/1/22, 8:45 PM

I've seen reels and always wondered what this tradition meant.. Thank you for the insight.. And the laughter and happiness that resonates around, is worth getting married for!

ayushi.prajapati 5/4/22, 6:09 AM

Nice blog do read mine let's grow together

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