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While the above describes the "Standard North Indian Hindu Wedding," India is wildly diverse.

The wedding is not complete until the bride formally leaves her parental home. Madhuri Dixit Suhagrat Seen

Arguably the most famous pre-wedding events, the Sangeet (literally "sung to music") is a night of choreographed dances, competitive skits, and raucous music. Historically, it was a women-only event where the bride’s female relatives sang folk songs to ease her nerves. Today, it is a massive cocktail-party-style production where both families compete in dance-offs. While the above describes the "Standard North Indian