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Traditions
Many Indian customs and traditions persist among the Goan Catholics, which are more conspicuous during their marriage festivities.

Traditionally, as in other Indian communities, arranged marriages were the norm. Pre-marriage traditions include Soirik (matrimonial alliance), Utor (promise of marriage) , Mudi (engagement ceremony) , Amontron (wedding invitation), Porcond (bridal shower) , Chuddo (glass bangles) ceremony wherein the bride's forearms are adorned with colourful glass bangles of green, yellow, and red which are symbolic of fertility and married life  , Saddo (red or pink dress) ceremony of cutting and sewing the bridal dress  , the bridegroom's Hair-cutting ritual , and Bhuim jevon (a ritual meal in honour of the ancestors) or Bhikream jevon (a meal for the poor or beggars). Dennem (trousseau) is sent to the groom's house the day before the wedding.

The Ros (anointing) ceremony held on the evening before the wedding involves the parents, relatives, and friends blessing the soon-to-be-wed couple before they begin their married life. It is conducted at the bride's and bridegroom's respective homes, who along with their bridesmaids and best men are ceremonially bathed with Apros (first extract of coconut milk). The bridegroom's/bride's mother dabs her thumb in coconut oil and anoints her son's/daughter's forehead by placing the sign of the cross on it. Special commemorative songs called Zoti are sung for the occasion. On the wedding day, the bridal couple receive Besanv (Benediction) ceremoniously from their parents and elders before the families leave their individual homes for the church to celebrate the Resper (Nuptial Mass) which is followed by the wedding reception later in the evening.

Traditions post the reception include Hatant dinvcheak (handing over) the bride solemnly by the father or the guardian of the bride to the groom's family, Shim (boundary) ritual which involves crossing an imaginary boundary created by pouring liquor on the ground as the Vor (bridal party) prepare to leave for the groom's house. After the ritual, one or two relatives from the bride's side formally invite the newlyweds to the bride's home for a celebration the next day. This is known as Apovnnem (invitation) in Konkani and the occasion is called Portovnnem (ceremonial return).

Older
As in other Indian communities, arranged marriages were the norm. Pre-marriage Indian traditions include Soirik korunk (betrothal), Chuddo ceremony wherein the bride's hands are adorned with colourful glass bangles (Chuddo) of green, yellow, and red which are symbolic of fertility and marital life, Saddo ceremony of cutting and sewing the crimson bridal dress (Saddo)  , Hair-cutting ritual , and Bhuim jevon (a ritual meal in honour of the ancestors) or Bhikream jevon (a meal for the poor or beggars) are other traditions that precede the wedding.

The Ros (anointing) ceremony is of primary importance. It is held on the eve of the wedding and involves the parents, relatives, and friends asking for God's favour on the bride and bridegroom before they begin their married life. It is conducted at the bride and groom's respective homes, who along with their bridesmaids and best men are ceremonially bathed with Apros (first extract of coconut milk). The mother dabs her thumb in coconut oil and anoints her soon-to-be-married son's/daughter's forehead by placing the sign of the cross on it. Special commemorative songs called Zoti are sung for the occasion. The guests are served Sojje and partake of the Rosachem jevon (Ros dinner) at the end of the function. The Resper (Nuptial Mass) Vor (bridal party)

Traditions post the reception include the Hatant dinvcheak (handing over) giving away the bride formally by the father or the guardian of the bride, Shim (boundary) ritual which involves crossing an imaginary boundary created by pouring liquor on the ground in the form of a straight line while the bridal pair leaves for the in-law's house. The Apovnnem (invitation) and Portovnnem (ceremonial return) tradition is followed the next day wherein the bride dressed in her Saddo (crimson bridal apparel) visits her parents along with her husband for a family supper.

Oldest
Many Indian customs and traditions persist among the Goan Catholics, which are more conspicuous during their marriage festivities.

As in other Indian communities, arranged marriages were the norm. Pre-marriage Indian traditions include Soirik korunk (betrothal) which is sealed by the Utor (promise) to keep the matrimonial alliance made by the betrothed pair's parents who then perform their children's Mudi (engagement ring) wearing ceremony, and soon after the Amontron (wedding invitation) cards are distributed to kith and kin in person. The Saddo (red dress) ceremony of cutting and sewing the crimson bridal dress, Chuddo (glass bangles) ceremony wherein the bride's hands are adorned with colourful glass bangles of green, yellow, and red which are symbolic of fertility and marital life, and Bhuim jevonn (a ritual meal in honour of the ancestors) or Bikariam jevonn (a meal for the poor or beggars) are other traditions that precede the wedding.

The Ros (anointing) ceremony is of primary importance. It is held on the eve of the wedding and involves the parents, relatives, and friends asking for God's favour on the bride and bridegroom before they begin their married life. It is conducted at the bride and groom's respective homes, who along with their bridesmaids and best men are ceremonially bathed with ros (coconut milk). The mother dabs her thumb in coconut oil and anoints her soon-to-be-married son's/daughter's forehead by placing the sign of the cross on it. Special commemorative songs called Zoti are sung for the occasion. The guests are served atoll (jaggery pudding) and partake of the Rosachem jevonn (Ros dinner) at the end of the function.

On the wedding day, as a symbol of parental affection the bride and groom's parents give them their Besanv (blessing) before they leave their individual homes for the church. The bride and groom receive the benediction by joining the palms of their hands reverently while their parents make the sign of the cross over them accompanied by a short prayer. The Resper (Nuptial Mass) is usually celebrated in the late afternoon and officially completes the Kazar (wedding ceremony). Vor (wedding reception) is organised in the evening wherein Saud (wedding toast) is raised for the newlyweds accompanied with the Saudichem Kantar (song) and cutting of the wedding cake.

Traditions post the reception include the Oopsun (giving away the bride formally by the father or the guardian of the bride), Xim (pronounced Sheem lit. boundary) ritual which involves crossing an imaginary boundary created by pouring liquor on the ground in the form of a straight line while the bridal pair leaves for the in-law's house. The ritual is meant to appease the territorial spirits who might cause harm to the couple. It is considered a bad omen for the newlyweds to look behind after walking past the line. The Apovnem (lit. summoning) or Portonnem (invitation to the bride's house) tradition is followed the next day wherein the bride dressed in her Saddo (crimson bridal apparel) visits her parents along with her husband for a family supper.