The tradition carries centuries of culture, emotional bonding and a deeper spiritual message

Kelvan season is here, and social media is full of photos and videos of brides and grooms being invited for the ritual meal. This is performed a few days before the wedding. Both families perform a puja to their Kuldevta, or family deity, for blessings

Whether it’s celebrity families or neighbours next door, almost everyone in Maharashtra celebrates Kelvan before the wedding. But many still think Kelvan is only about inviting the couple for food. In fact, this custom has a long history and a much deeper meaning.

Kelvan is one of the first rituals performed after the match is fixed. Homes are decorated, rangoli is drawn around the pat and banana leaf, special dishes are cooked, haldi-kumkum is ap

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