The Pehravni ceremony is one of Rajasthan's most emotionally rich pre-wedding tr...
Vatna — the ancient Punjabi pre-wedding ritual of applying a fragrant turmeric, ...
Jaggo Night — the boisterous Punjabi pre-wedding torchlit procession that wakes ...
The Doli and Palkhi — the bride's ceremonial departure in a decorated palanquin ...
The Kalgi — the jewelled plume placed on the Punjabi groom's turban — is not dec...
The Chooda ceremony — the gifting of sacred red and white bangles by the bride's...
The Maiya — the sacred Punjabi pre-wedding ceremony of seclusion, ritual bathing...
Kurmai — the Sikh engagement ceremony performed at the gurdwara — is not a party...
Anand Karaj — the Sikh marriage ceremony — is not merely a wedding ritual but a ...
The Antarpat — the sacred silk curtain held between bride and groom at the preci...
The Tilak ceremony — the formal acceptance of the groom by the bride's family th...
Var Mala — the joyful exchange of flower garlands between bride and groom — is t...
The Saptapadi — the seven sacred steps and vows taken around the holy fire — is ...
Griha Pravesh — the sacred Hindu ritual welcoming the bride into her new home — ...
Vidaai is the most emotionally intense moment of every Hindu wedding — the bride...
Sindoor Daan — the application of vermilion into the bride's hair parting by the...