When the couple arrives at the groom’s house (or their new home), the groom’s mother performs a aarti at the threshold. The bride is expected to kick over a small pot of rice or a vessel of water with her right foot before entering. This symbolizes her entering as the new Lakshmi (goddess of wealth) and prosperity into the home, banishing negativity.
Both the bride and groom undergo a purification ritual where a paste of turmeric, oil, and water is applied to their skin. Turmeric is auspicious and is thought to provide a natural glow for the wedding day. The Wedding Day: Sacred Vows and Grand Processions indian suhagrat mp4 video for mobile work
Concurrently or simultaneously is the ceremony. The bride and other female relatives have their hands and feet adorned with intricate henna designs. The darker the mehendi stain, the deeper the groom’s love (and the less housework the bride will have to do initially!). The groom’s name is often hidden in the pattern for him to find on the wedding night. When the couple arrives at the groom’s house