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Time of India

Bal Jagat hosts mock wedding of dolls

1 2 3 Nagpur: In a heart-warming celebration of tradition and imagination, children at Bal Jagat hosted a delightful mock wedding of their dolls — the Bahula-Bahuli wedding — on Friday. Amid the glare of gadgets and the grip of mobile screens, this playful yet culturally-rooted tradition stood out as a charming reminder of India's rich heritage. The annual event, now a much-awaited occasion at Bal Jagat, saw enthusiastic participation from children, their parents, and extended families. True to the theme, the ceremony was modelled intricately on traditional Indian wedding rituals — with rituals, decorations, music, and even a band procession. A beautifully decorated mandap was set up within the Bal Jagat premises. The dolls, dressed as bride and groom, were adorned with traditional attire. Children, too, turned up in festive ethnic wear, embodying the spirit of the event. As the symbolic baraat (groom's procession) marched in with dancing children and parents in tow, the venue came alive with cheer and laughter. At the other end, the bride-doll waited under the mandap, mirroring a real-life wedding scene. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Following a grand welcome, the dolls were seated ceremoniously, and the wedding rituals commenced to the tune of mangalashtak. Children showered petals and rice grains (akshata) on the 'couple' as blessings, making the occasion authentic and joyously nostalgic. To top it all, a celebratory feast was organised for children, adding to their excitement. Families turned out in large numbers, creating an atmosphere that was both festive and deeply rooted to tradition. Nagpur: In a heart-warming celebration of tradition and imagination, children at Bal Jagat hosted a delightful mock wedding of their dolls — the Bahula-Bahuli wedding — on Friday. Amid the glare of gadgets and the grip of mobile screens, this playful yet culturally-rooted tradition stood out as a charming reminder of India's rich heritage. The annual event, now a much-awaited occasion at Bal Jagat, saw enthusiastic participation from children, their parents, and extended families. True to the theme, the ceremony was modelled intricately on traditional Indian wedding rituals — with rituals, decorations, music, and even a band procession. A beautifully decorated mandap was set up within the Bal Jagat premises. The dolls, dressed as bride and groom, were adorned with traditional attire. Children, too, turned up in festive ethnic wear, embodying the spirit of the event. As the symbolic baraat (groom's procession) marched in with dancing children and parents in tow, the venue came alive with cheer and laughter. At the other end, the bride-doll waited under the mandap, mirroring a real-life wedding scene. Following a grand welcome, the dolls were seated ceremoniously, and the wedding rituals commenced to the tune of mangalashtak. Children showered petals and rice grains (akshata) on the 'couple' as blessings, making the occasion authentic and joyously nostalgic. To top it all, a celebratory feast was organised for children, adding to their excitement. Families turned out in large numbers, creating an atmosphere that was both festive and deeply rooted to tradition.