Some people celebrate it with great pomp and show. Sometimes, the Mehndi ceremony resembles another sangeet ceremony.
Nevertheless, during the ceremony, turmeric paste is applied on brides face, feet and hands. After this, the Mehndi application begins. For applying
Mehndi to the bride, a skilled Mehndi expert is called. He applies Mehndi on brides hands, arms, feet and legs. Traditionally, the Mehndi applied to the bride
was obtained by drying the leaves of the Henna plant. Nowadays there are various types of Mehndi designs available in the market. Some of the popular Mehndi
designs include Arabic Mehndi, Rajasthani Mehndi, Crystal Mehndi, Tattoo Mehndi, etc.
This also points towards the fact that Mehndi has become more of an accessory. However, no matter whatever might be its form, it is still an essential
element of the bride. According to popular belief, the darker the color of the Mehndi, the more her husband will love her. As a tradition, the bride is not
allowed to work in her marital house till the time her Mehndi does not fade away. This ceremony is primarily a women function, which takes place amidst musical
beats of Dholak, with women singing traditional songs for a prosperous marital life of the bride.
3.5 Lady Sangeet
A sangeet is a Sikh ceremony prior to the wedding. This event takes place two or three days before a wedding in a Banquet Hall or if a small affair, then at
home. Ladies are the only people to take part in the event. Some men are present if they are close to the bride or groom. During this event ladies will sing
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traditional Indian songs, and joke around with guests. This event is also like a dinner and dance, because there is a lot of dancing and lots of food in banquet
style. The Sangeet includes a good-natured ribbing of the couples in-laws. Some
Indian instruments like the dholki accompany the joking. The dholki is like a two- sided drum. The ceremony is also a good time for the wedding guests to get
acquainted with each other. Sometimes the bride and groom will choose to hold a separate Sangeet to
Ladies Sangeet. At this Sangeet both men and women can participate. It is a joyous occasion where the family and friends of the couple perform dances to
celebrate the upcoming wedding.
3.6 Milni welcoming ceremony
Marriage is sacred and holy book of Sikhs Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is the sanction. Sikh marriage customs or anand Karaj usually done in the Gurdwara
Sikh temple and Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji should be placed in front of the sangget followers of Sikhism
Sikh marriage ceremony is usually performed in the morning. Usually the group of women come first.This is because of the welcoming ceremony the brides
entourage made especially boys to welcome the entourage of the groom. The procession is called milniwelcoming ceremony. A group of party men to come it
will be greeted by an entourage of women in front of the Gurdwara while accompanied by the singing greatness waheguru God and the strains of
traditional musical instruments of India.
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Whenthe twogroupsfacing each other, and one of thedelegatesbeforeeach grouptook a step forwardby giving thegreeting “Sat Sri Akal. with both hands
clasped on his chest. After that the father or guardian both of the bride and groom give each other gifts and delivery of each others arms. It aims for closer ties
between the brides family.
3.7 To the Temple Gurdwara
