Kanyadaan: Giving away the bride
Pheras: The seven steps and vows
The grooms waist band and brides dupatta are tied in a knot and they circle the sacred fire seven times (pheras) and make the seven vows to each other:
1. Faith in God forever
2. Promise of love, fidelity and...
The maternal uncles 'Mama' personally invited to attend the wedding. Sister feeds her brother some sweets. The 'Mama' gifts the bride with their wedding outfits and gifts with Tilak of family members too.
Anointing of the bride with a paste made of turmeric powder and saffron. The mixture massaged all over the body and is meant to tone the muscles, strengthen the bones and improve the appearance of the skin in preparation for marriage.