CHOORA CEREMONY
(bangel ceremony)

This ceremony is performed at brides maternal home by her uncle giving her choora (21 bangel with red and cream color) which is bathed in lassi (yoghurt milk) and rosewater. Traditional folk songs are enjoyed by all the guest. After putting the choora the uncle covers it with shawl (subar) which represents breaking away from natural family and home.

KALIRE

Kaliras (silver and gold hanging ornaments) are tied on the bangels by everyone blessing bride. Before leaving the room she touches one of her female friends with kalirah and its been said whosever head it falls next would be her wedding.

JUTHI CHIPAI.

The sister's of the bride steal the groom's shoes and hide them. When the groom asks for his shoes he has to gift the girls either by cash or kind.