This is the main event, usually lasting an entire day.
Later, relatives are invited to see the bride’s face. They offer gifts and money. This ritual formally introduces her as the new daughter of the house. aishwarya rai ki suhagrat chudai
The ultimate party before the wedding.
| Community | Distinct Custom | Significance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Punjabi Hindu | Joota Chupai (hiding shoes) | Bride’s sisters steal the groom’s shoes for ransom – playful economic transaction. | | Tamil Iyer | Kashi Yatra | Groom pretends to renounce marriage for ascetic life; bride’s father persuades him – tests commitment. | | Sikh (Anand Karaj) | Four Laavan (hymns) | Couple circumambulates Guru Granth Sahib four times, not a fire. | | Muslim (Nikah) | Mahr (mandatory dowry) | Groom gives a gift directly to the bride – her legal property. | | Goan Christian | Exchange of Arras (coins) | Thirteen coins blessed by priest, representing Jesus and twelve apostles. | This is the main event, usually lasting an entire day