Ganesh Puja: The ceremony often begins with a prayer to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, to seek his blessings for a smooth and successful wedding ceremony.

Mangal Snaan (Sacred Bath): The bride and groom may take a ceremonial bath with holy water while reciting mantras to purify themselves physically and spiritually.

Kanyadaan (Giving away the bride): This ritual involves the bride’s parents formally giving away their daughter to the groom. It symbolizes the transfer of responsibility from the bride’s family to the groom’s family.

Saptapadi (Seven Steps): The bride and groom take seven steps together, representing their journey through life as partners, while making vows to support each other through joy and sorrow.

Mangal Phere: The couple walks around a sacred fire four times, each round symbolizing a specific aspect of married life: Dharma (duty), Artha (prosperity), Kama (love), and Moksha (spiritual liberation). The bride leads the first three rounds, and the groom leads the final round.

Mangalsutra and Sindoor: The groom ties a sacred thread, known as the mangalsutra, around the bride’s neck, symbolizing their marital bond. He also applies sindoor (vermilion) on her hair parting, symbolizing her marital status.

Ashirvad (Blessings): At the conclusion of the ceremony, elders and guests offer their blessings to the newlywed couple for a happy and prosperous married life.