Gruhapravesham is the official ceremony where bride enters her marital home.The groom’s mother and sister receive the bridal couple at the doorstep.Groom’s sisters will block them in the door and ask them to sing songs,play some games.Groom has to bribe them then only they will allow the couple to enter.A measuring jar (Seru) filled with raw rice & Jaggery is kept on the threshold of the main door and the bride is asked to kick it slowly with her right foot and then enter with the husband.She is now officially the daughter-in-law. Women will perform a ‘Aarti’ for the couple.
After all the rituals are over there will be Reception in the evening.It is just a formal function to introduce the new couple to family, friends and relatives.A wedding feast will be served.Now a days people also arrange orchestra or some musical programs to entertain the guests. The Reception party concludes the wedding, which is organized in a banquet hall by the groom's family. The main aim of this party is introduction of the bride, enjoyment, and relishing mouth watering delicacies.
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