From the moment we are born until we pass away, every big event involves religious practice, and marriage plays a significant role in that. In Hinduism, marriage is regarded as a holy and fortunate karma. In this ceremonial institution, the father gives the bride to the groom to guide human existence along its course. Hinduism views marriage as a means of connection and procreation.
Before marriage rituals, one of the most important rituals performed before a wedding and engagement is Roka ceremony. The family and friends of the bride and groom are united in the roka ceremony. At Rokka, gifts from both families are welcomed. It is considered the final talk for the finalization of marriage between families. In this ritual, families from the side.
Significance of Roka
Rokha means "rokh," which means to halt. Both families have "stopped" searching for a suitor or suitress for their child. Before the era of digital modes, families would visit each other's homes (without the bride or groom there) and perform pooja, an ardaas or sukhmani sahib paat. They would then lay one rupee (rupee) on each other's palm, bless the child, and give them sweets and gifts. It means the talks of marriage between parents is finalized. In modern times, it is done at the discretion of the girl and boy. Earlier only parents and elders of the family used to decide.
How the Shubh Roka Muhurat is selected?
The best day and time to get ‘rokafied’ are not determined by any one formula. Regarding the considerations made for selecting auspicious Roka dates, there are varying views on it. Roka is mainly a ritual observed and celebrated in North Indian Punjabi families. General, elders sought to Guruduwara and/or Temple to get the right auspicious date for Roka.
