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A huge number of Sindhi people accepted Islam probably this the reason when we look at greatest trio of Sindhi literature Shah – Sami and Sachal we find that among three only Sami is Hindu and rest two are Muslim.Įven during the British rule things doesn’t turned favorable for development of Sindhi language and literature as in spite of opposition of Hindu Sindhis British government in 1853 accepted Perso Arabic Script for Sindhi language as official script. This long rule by the followers of another – non-Hindu – religion has not only affected the socio-cultural heritage and development very badly but the historical and linguistic assets of Sindhi community were destroyed along with forced religion conversion.
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Since the start of seventh century, almost entire period till the start of British rule (East India Company 1858-1947) most of time Sindhi remained under the rule of Afghans and Muslims. This might be unfortunate that but the fact will be remained unchanged that due to geographical location Sindh become first target of all those who wish to conquer India and establish their own Kingdom. Another evidence is that Sindhi is neither a cast nor a religion in the ancient time group of Hindu people living on the shores of River Sindhu (Indus River), originating from Mansarovar lake area in Himalaya ends at Arabian sea passes through Kashmir and Sindh region, were identified as Sindhi Hindu because of their own language and cultural heritage. The mother of the groom then feeds the couple 7 bites of rice, milk and sugar.This is historic fact that even in the Vedic era Sindhi language was in existence as many structures found from the excavation at Mohenjo Daro and Harappa are indicating towards the script of Sindhi language. The day after the wedding, during a Pooja the priest removes the stone grinder that is placed before the wedding. The bride places some salt in her husband’s hand, that he places back in her’s.
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Her feet are washed by the groom’s family and she is then asked to sprinkle milk in all the corners of the home. The new bride is welcomed into her new home. This is an emotional Sindhi marriage tradition where the bride bids farewell to her family and parents and heads to her new home, her husband’s home. After this, the couple seeks blessings from all the elders. This signifies the act of facing difficulties in life together and taking the first few steps towards their future. The bride has to walk over all 7 bags, with the help of the groom. Saptapadiħ bags of rice are placed in front of the couple. Each Phera is accompanied by Mantras and vows recited by the priest. In a Sindhi marriage, the couple takes 4 Pheras around the holy water, 3 led by the bride and the last by the groom. Again traditionally, the ceremony takes place at both houses separately but people today prefer combining the ceremony in the presence of both the families together.Ī sacred ritual performed only with the groom, where a sacred thread is tied around his body and a Mantra is whispered in his ear, to be chanted daily. MehndiĪ day before the wedding, the bride’s hands and feet are decorated with bridal mehndi. This is followed by pouring oil over the boy and girl, followed by a cleansing bath. Vanwasħ married women, both at the bride’s and groom’s place, pray to the stone grinder placed in the house. After the Pooja, the paper is kept on the groom’s lap. The priest also brings a piece of paper which has the auspicious wedding date and time written on it. A priest from the bride’s home brings sugar, spices, coconuts, sweets and dates and performs a Pooja with these. It includes a lot of folk songs sung by the groom’s family and officially marking the pre-wedding celebrations. Traditionally, this is a ceremony held only at the groom’s place but couples today host the ceremony together. Lada is the much-awaited Sangeet ceremony.