a Haldi ceremony for an Indian wedding that is celebrated with a festive, carnival-like theme. The traditional Haldi ceremony involves applying a turmeric-based paste to the bride and groom for purification and blessings, while a "haldi carnival" adds creative elements like vibrant decorations, games, food, and entertainment to make the pre-wedding ritual a larger celebration.

The Sangeet is all about joy, laughter, and connecting with loved ones before your wedding day. Soak up the excitement and let loose, but keep in mind that the main event is still ahead. Have an amazing time, but pace yourself to ensure you’re ready to fully enjoy the wedding day festivities.

the Baraat procession usually kicks off the event, and it starts with a ritual called Sehra Bandi. This is when the groom's friends and family tie a decorative veil, or sehra, to his turban. The veil covers his face to ward off evil and demonstrates his humility. Then, the groom climbs onto his Ghodi, which is traditionally a white horse adorned with decorations and embellishments to match his wedding attire. As he makes his way to the wedding venue where his bride awaits his arrival, there's a lively procession that follows him with music and dancing along the way. At the wedding venue, the bride's family welcomes the groom and his Baraat procession. This part of the ceremony is called Milni, and the two families often exchange garlands to show unity between the families. After the exchange of garlands, the bride's mother performs the Aarti ceremony. She uses light to ward off evil spirits and then puts a ceremonial red dot on the groom's forehead as a blessing of the marriage union.