“DUNO” THE LAST STAGE OF MARRIAGE RITES AMONG ISADANGA PEOPLE

This research about “Duno rites”, the final stage of the marriage among the Isadanga people highlighting the ceremonial, the cultural weight of wedding and marriage practices, focusing on the ritualistic offerings and transitions that define these life-altering events across various societies. By examining the interplay between ceremonial customs, societal norms, and individual roles, the study highlights the transformative nature of marriage rituals and their impact on personal and collective identities. The paper delves into the symbolic importance of offerings made during wedding ceremonies, such as gifts, food, and sacred rituals, and how these act as vehicles for both social cohesion and personal transformation. Additionally, it investigates the consequences of this last stages of marriage rite, particularly in terms practices and procedures they follow, and the consequences. Through comparative analysis, this study illuminates how this last stages of marriage rites among Isadanga people serve as both a cultural anchor and a means of navigating the fluidity of individual and collective transitions. Ultimately, the research emphasizes the enduring relevance of these rites in shaping relationships and cultural continuity in an increasingly globalized world.