The chuda ceremony is a significant part of the Uttar Pradesh wedding ceremonies. Traditionally, every bride wore the chudas until the first anniversary or till she got expectant, whichever came first. Since the ceremony is a family event where the groom’s and bride’s families meet to bless the bride and share her joy, it is another occasion for families to meet, mingle and get to know each other better.

Moreover, the red colour of the Chudas serves as a powerful symbol of fertility, prosperity, and positivity. In Uttar Pradesh, chudas also represent the bride’s marital status. Today, chudas can be customised with auspicious motifs like peacocks and flowers. Also, the names of the bride and groom can be inscribed on the chudas, making them special. Overall, the Chudas are believed to bring happiness and prosperity to the bride’s new married life, a hopeful and inspiring start to her journey.

The bride’s attire for a chuda ceremony in Uttar Pradesh weddings is usually simple. For the chuda ceremony, the bride may wear a lightweight lehenga or a comfortable salwar kameez with a matching dupatta. Some brides may even wear an elegant saree for their chuda ceremony accompanied by a dupatta. 

Whether lehenga choli, salwar kameez or a saree, the colours and style must reflect the auspiciousness of the occasion, cultural richness, and new beginnings of married life.