We shall start with the most colorful of them all, the rangoli:
Immediately followed by the messiest of them, the maiyan:
I don't know what Joe found there, but everyone looks happy:
By far, the most artistic of the rituals is the mehndi, or henna as it's known by the occasional fan:
This is also the time when the bride feels like she's one year old again and can't really do much on her own:
The happiest of the Indian wedding rituals might just be the ladies' sangeet:
All the girls and women in the family get together for a monster party.
Today, Radhika and Raveena set the pace.
Like any respectable party, everyone has plenty to drink:
We reach the climax during the wildest of the rituals, the jaago dance.
Everyone and everything breaks loose and these are the moments I'm happy to have all my equipment insured professionally.
To blend in more, Neha wears all yellow for her vatna.
The priest is always a part of the Hindu choora service, and he brings lots of fruits, flowers and spices.
The Hindu fire god, Agni, is a central part of the event, which makes this the hottest ritual:
Blessings are coming from all directions in abundance.
The celebrations culminate on the epic wedding day, and I'll take you there, as well.
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