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Pre Wedding Rituals• Pre Wedding rituals are

centralpart of any Indian Wedding• These rituals give a positive push

to the big day • They starts weeks or at least a

week before the actual wedding

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Pithi• Also known as: Mayyoon, Ubtan• Bride and Groom separately manage

the event at their parents’ home• A paste made of turmeric, rose water

and chickpea flour is used to make Pithi• The Pithi brightens up the skin of bride

and groom

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Mehndi • Also known as: Henna, Sangeet• An Indian wedding is considered

incomplete without this ritual• Henna Artists, music artists and dancing

girls hired• Family members sing traditional Mehndi

songs with Dholki• Mehndi is applied to the bride with

artistic designs

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Baraat• The ritual that unites the couple is the

Baraat• Groom comes to bride’s place to take

her with him• Designed garlands are exchanged

between the rituals• Dhol (Indian drum) and other

instruments are played as groom and his family arrives

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Milni • Bride’s family greets the groom family• Bride and the groom are taken to the

Mandap• Both the bride and the groom vow to

being one for entire life• Prayers are said for the couple

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Father Gives Away the Bride• Also known as: Rukhsati• The vital Ritual takes place when father

gives away the bride to the groom• Father places the holy water into

bride’s hands and then joins the groom hands with her

• Scarfs are tied to bride by her sisters• Sweets and other traditional snacks

presents to show the unity

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Vivah Haven • Also known as: Phairey, Mangal Phairey• Starts with bride and groom taking seven

circles around the fire• Bride and Groom are tied together to take

seven steps together• Bride and groom remember their

scripture values

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Bride Wears Mangala sutra• Mangala sutra is a necklace made of

black beads and gold• Groom ties Mangala sutra around

brides neck• It is an assurance to bride by groom

to protect her for life• Sindoor (red cosmetic powder) is

applied to her forehead (Maang) by groom

• Wedding rings are exchanged by bride and groom

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Blessing from Elders

• Couple seeks blessing from elders of both families

• A women of families whispers in the bride’s ear and give blessing

• An act of joy and happiness spreads• Guests shower the Couple with rice,

petals and other celebrations

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The Dance• Last but not the least is the dance

(Dhingana, Bhangra) • An Indian wedding without music is

almost impossible• Families celebrate by dancing on loud

Indian music• Wedding ends with singing and dancing

and a lots of sweets

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