The next day the bride eats rice cooked in her new household. The groom offers the bride a plate full of rice and other food items. He also offers her a new saree and tells her that from now on he will take the responsibility of her food and clothes. The bride then serves payesh,that iskheer, or ghee-rice to all other members of the family.
The groom’s family arranges a big reception party on the evening of the bou-bhat, where they invite all their friends and family. The bride’s family are the guests of honor for the reception. They arrive together and are called the kone jatri. It is at this time that they bring the tatta from their side. Along with everything else, the bride’s family is also supposed to bring a tray of floral ornaments for the bride and a bowl of khoi or puffed rice and sweet yoghurt.
The bride wears sarees for this occasion too but nowadays brides are breaking the rules and wearing lehengas too. As a guest, you can experiment with your clothing for the reception. While majority of the guests were ethnic clothes, some also wear western dresses or ethnic gowns etc.
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