When the groom reaches the wedding pandal (tent/mandap), the two families meet for the Milni. The male elders on the bride’s side greet the male elders on the groom’s side, exchanging garlands and embraces. This is a critical moment of formal acceptance, acting as a "security check" and emotional reconciliation of the two clans.
The groom does not simply walk to the venue; he arrives like a king. Riding a white horse (or a vintage car, or an elephant), surrounded by his male relatives dancing to a live band of Shehnai (clarinet-like instrument) and Dhol (drums), the Baraat is a moving street party. The groom wears a Sherwani (long coat) and often a Sehra—a veil of flowers or beads tied to his turban to ward off the evil eye. indian suhagrat mp4 video for mobile
Indian weddings are evolving rapidly in the 21st century. When the groom reaches the wedding pandal (tent/mandap),