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Roka ceremony is basically carried out to secure the commitment of both the parties. It is a small function involving the family members and close relatives of both the prospective bride and groom. The families involved exchange gifts, sweets, fruits and dry fruits.
Sagan and Chunni Chadana
Sagan ceremony can be held either at the groom’s house or at a banquet hall. A havan is performed by a pundit. Thereafter, the to be bride’s father applies tilak (made of kesar, rice grains and flower petals) on the boy’s forehead. All the relatives and friends of the girl’s side come forward to bless the to be groom, offer sweets to him and give him cash/gifts.
On the occasion of Chunni chadana, the boy's parents and close relatives visit the to be bride’s house. The boy's sister or sister in law presents the girl a sari, usually of red color. The color red is considered auspicious for weddings. Thereafter, the girl is dressed in the clothes given by the boy’s family. Thereafter, the girl’s future mother-in-law places a red chunni on the girl’s head and gives her jewelry. Following this is a ritual in which the girl is fed boiled rice and milk by all the relatives of the boy that are present at the time. The ceremony comes to an end with the exchanging of rings between the prospective bride and groom.
Sangeet & MehandiSangeet is the musical program, which is held at both the bride as well as groom’s house. In the sangeet session, wedding folk songs are sung and all the relatives and friends dance to the tunes of the music.
As a part of Kwar Dhoti, mehandi is taken by the boy’s sister and brother-in-law. This mehandi is then applied to the girl’s hands and feet. Kwar Dhoti also includes dry fruits, specifically dry dates. The girl eats half of 1 dry date and the other half is consumed by the boy.