🌸 What is a Kaleera? Kaleeras (Or Kalire) Are Traditional Bridal Accessories Worn By Punjabi Brides and Some North Indian Brides During Their Wedding Ceremonies. They Are Umbrella-Shaped Ornaments That Hang From The Bride’s Bangles, Usually Made of Gold, Silver, or Imitation Metals, Often Adorned With Beads, Shells, Pearls, or...

🌸 What is a Kaleera?

Kaleeras (Or Kalire) Are Traditional Bridal Accessories Worn By Punjabi Brides and Some North Indian Brides During Their Wedding Ceremonies. They Are Umbrella-Shaped Ornaments That Hang From The Bride’s Bangles, Usually Made of Gold, Silver, or Imitation Metals, Often Adorned With Beads, Shells, Pearls, or Other Decorative Elements.


💫 How to Wear Kaleera

  1. Timing :- Kaleeras Are Usually Tied During The Chooda Ceremony.

  2. Process :-

    • The Bride's Maternal Relatives (Usually Her Sisters, Cousins, or Friends) Tie The Kaleeras To Her Chooda.

    • They Are Usually Tied Using Red or Gold Threads or Small Hooks Provided With The Kaleera.

  3. Placement :-

    • They Are Worn On Both Hands, Attached To The Bangle Stack, Hanging Down Like Tassels or Bells.

    • The Length May Vary, From Short and Delicate To Long and Elaborate Ones That Fall To The Bride’s Waist.

 

🌺 Importance And Symbolism of Kaleera 

  • Blessings and Prosperity :- Kaleeras Symbolize Good Wishes, Happiness, and Prosperity For The Bride in Her New Married Life.

  • Fertility and Eternal Love :- Traditional Belief Holds That The Shape of The Kaleera (like a Dome or Umbrella) Represents Protection And Abundance, Including Fertility And Eternal Love.

  • Protection Against Evil :- Like Many Bridal Ornaments, Kaleeras Are Also Thought To Ward Off Evil Spirits and Protect The Bride.

  • Bond with Sisters/Friends :- The Ritual of Tying Kaleeras is an Emotional and Joyful Moment Between The Bride and Her Loved Ones.


🎉 Fun Tradition – Kaleera Dropping Ritual

After The Kaleeras Are Tied :-

    • The Bride Shakes Her Kaleeras Over The Heads of Unmarried Girls.

    • If Kaleera Falls on Someone’s Head, it is Believed She Will Be The Next To Get Married!

    • This is a Playful and Cherished Tradition, Much Like The Bouquet Toss in Western Weddings.