Sagan Decoretions can
be held either at the groom’s house
or at a banquet hall. A havan is performed
by a pundit. Thereafter, the to be bride’s
father applies tilak (made of kesar, rice
grains and flower petals) on the boy’s
forehead. All the relatives and friends
of the girl’s side come forward
to bless the to be groom, offer sweets
to him and give him cash/gifts.
On the occasion of Chunni Chadana, the
boy's parents and close relatives visit
the to be bride’s house. The boy's
sister or sister in law presents the girl
a sari, usually of red color. The color
red is considered auspicious for weddings.
Thereafter, the girl is dressed in the
clothes given by the boy’s family.
Thereafter, the girl’s future mother-in-law
places a red chunni on the girl’s
head and gives her jewelry. Following
this is a ritual in which the girl is
fed boiled rice and milk by all the relatives
of the boy that are present at the time.
The ceremony comes to an end with the
exchanging of rings between the prospective
bride and groom.