The festivities conclude with ceremonies that transition the bride into her new home.

The core of a Hindu wedding, where the couple takes seven steps together around a sacred fire (Agni), each step representing a specific vow for their life together.

An emotional farewell where the bride leaves her parental home, often throwing handfuls of rice back over her head to symbolize repaying her parents for her upbringing.

The journey typically begins with ceremonies that prepare the couple and their families for the upcoming nuptials.