The bride has intricate henna designs applied to her hands and feet. Tradition says the darker the henna, the stronger the bond between the couple.
: In many regions, the groom is offered a glass of milk (often spiced with saffron, almonds, or other ingredients) by the bride. This ritual is meant to symbolize purity and the nurturing of their new bond. Bonding and Transition
Between each Phera, the couple steps on a grinding stone (the Shila ) to symbolise that their love will remain constant through the grinding pressures of life.
Indian weddings are grand, multi-day celebrations that focus on the union of two families rather than just two individuals
The bride has intricate henna designs applied to her hands and feet. Tradition says the darker the henna, the stronger the bond between the couple.
: In many regions, the groom is offered a glass of milk (often spiced with saffron, almonds, or other ingredients) by the bride. This ritual is meant to symbolize purity and the nurturing of their new bond. Bonding and Transition
Between each Phera, the couple steps on a grinding stone (the Shila ) to symbolise that their love will remain constant through the grinding pressures of life.
Indian weddings are grand, multi-day celebrations that focus on the union of two families rather than just two individuals