Often held early in the morning. A key ritual is the Kashi Yatra , where the groom jokingly pretends to leave for a religious pilgrimage to Kashi, only to be stopped by the bride's father who convinces him to marry his daughter instead.
Most Hindu wedding ceremonies take place under a , a four-pillared canopy that represents the universe and the four stages of life. www indian suhagrat com
The is the formal farewell, where the bride leaves her parental home. As she walks away, she throws handfuls of rice over her head, symbolizing that she is leaving behind prosperity for her parents and thanking them for her upbringing. Often held early in the morning