Performs at the Sangeet:
The Sangeet party can be held separately or combined with the Mehendi
ceremony. The celebration consists of the families of the bride and
groom (or just the women) getting together for song and dance.
Mehndi Ceremony:
The Mehendi ceremony takes place just one day before the actual
wedding. Only women attend this event in which intricate patters are
drawn on their hands and feet with mehendi (also known as henna). The
designs signify a deep bond between the husband and wife. Often times,
the Mehendi ceremony is combined with Sagri, in which the groom’s female
family members bring gifts and flowers to the bride.
Weds Under a Mandap:
In traditional Indian weddings, the ceremony takes place under a
Mandap, which is a four-pillared canopy. It is customary for the Mandap
to be decorated with bright colors.
The Bride Is Adorned With a Necklace Called the Mangala Sutra: In the Hindu tradition, rather than exchanging wedding rings, the groom ties a mangalsultra around the bride’s neck. The Mangalsultra is a necklace with two gold pendants. The groom ties the necklace with three knots to signify a strong bonding for 100 years.