: An official announcement where families confirm the union with gifts and sweets [1, 5, 9].
| Term | Meaning | |-------|---------| | | Hindu priest who conducts the ceremony | | Jaimala | Exchange of flower garlands between bride & groom | | Kanyadaan | Father giving away the bride | | Mangalsutra | Sacred necklace tied by groom | | Sindoor | Red powder in hair parting | | Aarti | Circular lamp ritual to ward off evil | | Prasad | Food or sweets blessed by deity | | Varmala | Another term for jaimala | sharon ki suhagrat 2024 goddesmahi original full