Baraat

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procession, baraat, with the bridegroom on a horse, led by a brass band, Pushkar, Rajasthan. Baraat, also known as Varayatra, is a groom's wedding procession among various communities in the Indian subcontinent. In the tradition, the groom has to travel to the wedding venue (often the bride's house) accompanied by his family members and friends. In the previous eras, the groom used to travel on a mare, chariots or even elephants, though now often travel on vintage cars. The baraat can become a large procession, with its own band, dancers, and budget. The groom and his horse are covered in finery and do not usually take part in the dancing and singing; that is left to the "baraatis" or people accompanying the procession. The groom usually carries a sword. The term baraati is also more generically used to describe any invitee from the groom' side. Traditionally, baraatis are attended to as guests of the bride's family. and Rukmini in the Mahabharata Pahari, probably Mandi, circa 1840. The baraat, headed by a display of fireworks and accompanied by the rhythm of the dhol, reaches the meeting point, where the elders of both the families meet. In north Indian Hindu weddings, the groom is greeted with garlands, tilak and aarti.…

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