: The couple exchanges floral garlands to signify mutual acceptance and excitement for their union.
: The bride's parents symbolically hand over their daughter to the groom. : The couple exchanges floral garlands to signify
: A paste made of turmeric, sandalwood, and rosewater is applied to the bride's and groom's bodies to ward off evil spirits and purify their skin before the wedding. : The couple exchanges floral garlands to signify
The main ceremony usually takes place under a decorated altar called a . : The couple exchanges floral garlands to signify