Wedding

• Antarpat is a silk shawl used to separate the bride and the groom. The maternal uncle of the bride brings her to the dias, where the mangalashtakas are recited. 
• At the Mandap a silk partition is created to separate the Bride and Groom. It  is said that Bride and Groom should not look at each other as it brings bad luck.
•  Now the priest recites Mantras, and the antarpat (silk veil) dividing the Bride and Groom is removed for the couple to see each other. 
• Then the shawl is removed and the couple sees each other for the first time and exchange garlands. 
  
• At this moment they are showered with unbroken rice(akshat). This is meant to bring luck to the newly weds. 

• After this, the couple asks their parents for permission to get married. This is called the Sankalp ceremony. 
• After this, the bride's parents perform the Kanyadaan ritual, wherein they offer their daughter to the groom. 
• After Kanyadaan, the groom ties mangalsutra around bride's neck and applies vermillion in her hair parting. She in return applies a sandalwood tilak on his forehead. 
• Next is the Vivah Homa, which is conducted by the groom in assistance with the priest. 
• Following this is the Saptapadhi ritual, wherein the couple takes seven rounds around the sacred fire, taking seven vows. 
• The wedding ceremony comes to an end with the Karmasampati ritual, wherein the bride's father, the bride and the groom please Gods to bless the wedlock.