December 27,2010 Kolkata, West Bengal, India - The Vriddhi ceremony signifies the puja(worship) ceremony conducted to honor all the ancestors of both the bride and the groom. Usually performed by a paternal uncle or father.Upon that ritualistic painting, a copper jug containing the mango leaves is placed. Simultaneously the baran dala is prepared that is usually a silver plate with a symbol of Sri painted on it where all the items that will be needed for the puja(worship) are placed. Then the priest performs the puja(worship) by placing the idol of lord Krishna in front.
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