Wedding Traditions in India

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  The Chudi Ceremony

                                                            The Sehrabandi Ceremony

The Mehndi Ceremony

The Baraat

                          The Sindoor Ceremony

The Tikka/Tilak Ceremony

The Bride's father applies Tilak to his son-in-law.

The Vedic Wedding Ceremony, 'Vivaha'

The 'Varmala' Ceremony