Sangeet
What is the sangeet?
An event where everyone mostly dances.
Is the Kalyanam an Indian or Islamic event?
Indian
Is Nikkah an islamic or Indian event?
Islamic
Who pays for the event?
The brides family
Who hosts the reception?
The groom
Which side of the family usually performs first?
Bride
What happens in this event?
The bride and groom get married and is the hindu marriage
What happens in this event
This is the muslim marriage
What is the purpose of this event?
Purification and blessing
What does the bride wear in the reception?
A lehenga
What is performed in the sangeet?
Bhangra or Bollywood dances
What action actually symbolizes the marriage in the Kalyanam?
Tying a sacred necklace around the brides neck
How many guests are typically invited?
around 350-400
What does everyone typically wear?
The bride wears a formal dress while her family and friends are typically told to wear yellow
When does the reception take place in order of the events?
Last
Who dances in the sangeet?
Friends and family of the bride and groom
How many steps do you take around the sacred fire?
Seven
What event is before the Nikkah?
The Kalyanam (hindu marriage before nikkah muslim marriage)
What event number is this? (first second third...?)
First
What do family and friends do in the reception?
They give speeches
Do hindus or muslims celebrate this?
Both
What is the Kanyaadanam?
The giving away of the bride
What is the difference between the Nikah and Kalyanam?
Kalyanam marks the union of two individuals while the Nikah is the islamic marriage contract
What is the cost for the decorations?
$4,125
What does the reception represent?
The first appearance of the couple after getting married