The Choora ceremony indicates the beginning of marriage. It involves a Pundit blessing bracelets that will be worn for 40 days by the bride. There were more tears, understandably, than the Mendhi.

Palka was painted with saffron paste by her family and friends.

a sweet moment as her friend wipes away tears.

The house was completely decked out with celebration decoration.

The pundit’s readings.

The bride models her amazing henna.

Single girls were blessed so that they may marry next. I was not included. Heh heh.

Palka. mom and dad trying to contain emotions.