Indian wedding customs

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The word “Sangeet “ means music, but when it is used

The word “Sangeet “ means music, but when it is used as

a term to describe a celebratory event during an Indian wedding it translates as Music Night or Musical party.
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The Haldi ceremony is a ritual holy bath. Turmeric (haldi), oil

The Haldi ceremony is a ritual holy bath. Turmeric (haldi), oil and water

are applied to both the bride and groom on the morning of the wedding
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The choora is a set of red and white bangles that

The choora is a set of red and white bangles that are presented

to the bride by her maternal uncle.
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Wedding garment

Wedding garment

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Many communities of South, West, and Eastern India still wear traditional

Many communities of South, West, and Eastern India still wear traditional

costumes. 
Kurta or a shirt may be worn or sometimes just a Angavastram may be used to cover the chest.
On the other hand, in the Northern parts, the bridegroom usually wears a Sherwani, Jodhpuri suit, or a western suit.
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The bride wears a wedding sari or a lehenga according to

The bride wears a wedding sari or a lehenga according to the region. Red is considered

to be the most preferable color. While the saree is preferred as the bridal dress in South India, West, East India, most brides of other parts of India prefer Lehenga as bridal dresses.
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A baraat is a celebratory wedding procession for the groom involving

A baraat is a celebratory wedding procession for the groom involving

live music and dancing. While it does not hold religious significance, it is an important custom nevertheless.
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Traditionally the bride is escorted by her brothers and uncles underneath the Chadar

Traditionally the bride is escorted by her brothers and uncles underneath

the Chadar
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Newlyweds exchange garlands. They put them on each other necks for the rest of the ceremony.

Newlyweds exchange garlands. They put them on each other necks for

the rest of the ceremony.
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The Jeelakarra Bellam

The Jeelakarra Bellam

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The wedding mandap, or wedding altar, is a structure constructed for

The wedding mandap, or wedding altar, is a structure constructed for marriage ceremony.

It may appear on an elevated platform and is decorated with anything from flowers and greenery to fabric and crystals.
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The couple is traditionally joined beneath the mandap by their parents

The couple is traditionally joined beneath the mandap by their parents