The ceremony itself is conducted under a Mandap—a four-pillared canopy representing the universe. A sacred fire (Agni) sits in the center as the witness.
The main wedding day is a whirlwind of rituals, costumes, and heavy emotions.
The Mehendi ceremony is a visual spectacle. A professional artist applies intricate, lace-like patterns of henna paste on the bride’s hands and feet. This is not merely decorative; the darker the Mehendi stain, folklore says, the stronger the love the mother-in-law will have for the bride.
