| a Hindu tradition where seven married women from the bride’s side will pass by the couple and whisper blessings into the bride’s right ear |
| the Indian engagement ceremony (also, Sagai) |
| a pre-wedding Sindhi ritual where the groom’s sisters and relatives visit the bride bearing flowers and gifts |
| a traditional Indian outfit worn by North Indian women that is comprised of a knee-length shirt over gathered trousers and a long scarf |
| a pre-wedding custom involving women gathering together to sing traditional folk songs and verses |
| the traditional language in which the Hindu wedding ceremony is conducted |
| a young boy who accompanies the groom during the Baraat at a Sikh wedding |
| the seven steps and vows taken by the bride and groom around the sacred fire in a Hindu ceremony |
| a long piece of material that is uncut and unsewn, worn by Indian women (also, Saree) |
| post-wedding celebrations in the Sindhi community |
| the ceremonial tying of the traditional headdress on the groom |
| the Indian wedding ceremony (also, Shadi) |
| a hymn from the Guru Granth Sahib |
| an Indian musical instrument, associated with weddings (also, Shehnaai) |
| part of the Hindu wedding ceremony where the rock is used as a symbol of permanence |
| the Bengali bride and groom exchange garlands |
| a sacred red powder that a groom places at the middle parting in his Bride's hair during the Hindu wedding ceremony |
| the common Punjabi word for a Salwar Kameez |
| the formal proposal and acceptance of the alliance between a muslim couple |
| a piece of jewellery consisting of a pendant and a length of chain that is attached to the middle parting of the bride’s hair, and falls over the centre of her forehead (also, Tika, Teeka, Maangtika) |
| a pre-wedding custom in which the female relatives of a muslim bride anoint her with turmeric paste to bring out the glow in her complexion |
| a Hindu ceremony where a cord is tied around the couple’s necks to protect them from evil |
| the departure of the newly married couple (also, Bidaai, Ruksat, Doli) |
| Hindu wedding ceremony (also, Vivaah) |
| The reception held after the Muslim wedding (also, Valima) |
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