Turmeric Ceremony (Main Event): The bride (or groom, in a separate event) is seated on a low wooden platform (pidi). Family and friends apply a paste of turmeric (halud), sandalwood, and sometimes mustard oil on her skin—especially the face, hands, and feet. It’s believed to beautify and bless the bride before the wedding. Bride Wears Yellow: The bride wears a simple yellow saree (often gifted by the groom’s family) and floral jewelry made of marigolds or other seasonal flowers. Feeding Sweets: Loved ones feed the bride sweets like rosogolla, mishti doi, or sandesh as blessings for a sweet life ahead. Gifts & Dishes from Groom's Side: The groom's family often sends a decorated fish (symbolizing prosperity), gifts, and traditional Bengali dishes. It’s a gesture of acceptance and respect. Songs, Dance, and Laughter: It turns into a fun gathering with traditional Bengali songs, dance, and teasing between family members and friends.

1. Bor Jatri (Procession of the Groom) The groom arrives at the bride’s home or wedding venue with his family and friends, known as the Bor Jatri. 2. Shubho Drishti (First Look Ritual) The bride is brought in, usually sitting on a wooden stool (pidi), carried by her brothers. She covers her eyes with betel leaves. After circling the groom seven times, she finally removes the leaves and their eyes meet – this moment is called Shubho Drishti (auspicious sight), symbolizing love at first sight. 3. Mala Bodol (Exchange of Garlands) The bride and groom exchange flower garlands three times. It’s done with cheering and playful teasing from friends and family. 4. Sampradan (Giving the Bride) An elder male relative of the bride (usually her uncle) performs Sampradan, the formal giving away of the bride. The hands of the bride and groom are tied together with sacred thread under the blessings of priests and family. 5. Yagna & Saptapadi (Fire Ritual & 7 Steps) 6. Sindoor Daan & Ghomta Dinner

The Bengali wedding Bidaay (বিদায়), also called Bidai or Vidaai, is the farewell ceremony where the bride leaves her parental home to begin her new life with the groom. It's an emotional and symbolic ritual, full of heartfelt traditions. 1. Emotional Goodbye After the wedding rituals are complete, the bride prepares to leave her home. She touches the feet of her parents and elders to seek blessings. There is often a mix of tears, hugs, and blessings as everyone gets emotional. Family members—especially the mother and siblings—often cry, marking the bittersweet moment of parting. 2. Throwing Rice (Kanakanjali) The bride, just before stepping out, throws puffed rice (khoi) or rice grains over her head backward, symbolizing repayment of her parents’ debt and leaving behind prosperity and blessings. 3. Departure The bride then leaves with the groom, escorted by the groom’s family. In modern weddings, they often leave in a decorated car with dhol or soft music

The Bengali wedding reception, commonly called "Bou Bhat" (বউভাত), is a grand post-wedding celebration hosted by the groom’s family to formally introduce the bride to relatives, friends, and the extended community. It’s filled with warmth, food, and festivity—but usually skips religious rituals. 1. Bou Boron (Bride’s Welcome) On the day after the wedding (or same evening), the bride is warmly welcomed into the groom’s home. She may be brought in with a plate of rice and alta-decorated feet, symbolizing prosperity entering the household. 2. Bou Bhat (Bride’s Meal Offering) Traditionally, the bride serves rice to her husband for the first time at his home. This is a symbolic gesture of accepting her new role in the family. Reception Event Later that day or evening, a formal reception party is held—often in a banquet hall or at home. The bride wears a gorgeous saree or lehenga, usually gifted by her in-laws, and the groom wears sherwani or formal attire. Followed by grand dinner