| Do’s | Don’ts | |------|--------| | Take off shoes before entering a mandap or temple | Wear black or white (both inauspicious – red, gold, pink are great) | | Expect to eat with your hands (but right hand only) | Give cash in an even number (odd = for funerals) | | Bring a gift – cash in an envelope is standard | Compliment the bride by touching her mangalsutra | | Participate in dancing – it’s encouraged! | Leave before the couple departs (Vidaai) |
In a Tamil or Telugu wedding, the arrival is quieter but no less intense. The groom is welcomed with the blowing of a sankh (conch shell). He is led to a designated spot where he performs Vara Puja , worshiping his own ancestors to receive permission to enter the marriage contract. indian suhagrat mp4 video for mobile extra quality