Here are the important rituals of Indian marriage

By Babita Soni

Engagement is a pre-wedding ceremony where families exchange gifts and couples exchange rings to show their commitment.

Mehendi ceremony - a pre-wedding ritual in which the bride's hands and feet are adorned with intricate henna designs.

The sangeet ceremony is a pre-wedding celebration where the families come together for music and dance performances.

Baraat - the groom's wedding procession, in which he arrives at the wedding venue on a horse or decorated car, accompanied by his family and friends.

Kanyadaan - the ritual in which the bride's father gives her hand in marriage to the groom.

Phere is a crucial wedding ritual where the couple takes seven vows and seven rounds around a sacred fire, symbolizing their union.

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