The Haldi Ceremony
In the Indian wedding culture the haldi ceremony usually takes place a day or two before the couple gets married. Both the bride and groom conduct this ceremony, often times at their respective parents homes.
The ceremony gets its name from the application of haldi (or turmeric) that is applied to the face, arms, hands, legs and feet of the soon-to-be bride or groom. The haldi is made from the powder produced from the tumeric plant, which is of the ginger family. It is believed that the application of haldi on the couple worts off evil spirits, is a symbol of blessings and purification, and provides a “glow” to the couples skin.
It is customary for the women to crack their knuckles on the sides of their head as a way for them to give their blessings
It got pretty wild and out of hand with the spreading of haldi at Sapna’s ceremony! Everyone got to join in on the fun! Including me! Ha! 
It is customary for her brother to pick her up after the ceremony.jpg)
And of course dad was not able to escape the spread of haldi that day either 🙂
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