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The clock strikes 10pm, and the dancing floor opens. Bhangra beats fill the air, accompanied with that a double headed drum, or better called the dhol. This receives the palatial peg -running and infused blood flow of the audience up, as they dance away the hearty of mutton that was piled on their own plates and awaken on their legs. In the world's eyes, this sums up a Punjabi wedding. A Punjabi Sikh will tell you there's a lot more to the celebration compared to stereotype. Here's the lowdown on a Punjabi wedding what's a Punjabi wedding? First, about the bonding of two souls, a union is in Punjabi households. And by households, families are meant by us. So your sisters brothers daughter is your cousin. There goes all your hope to tell her that you find her appealing. By breaking it down to four rituals, each of them representing a party A Punjabi wedding is explained. With any of these thrilling and elaborate celebrations it's no surprise to find a Punjabi wedding crossing at least 3 more frequently. Turmeric Thursday - The Maiyan aka Oil Ceremony - This function is conducted separately at the homes of the bride and the groom. This cleansing and purification ceremony marks the start of the extravagant wedding parties. Here, oil is brushed in the hair of the groom and bride. In the mean time, turmeric paste is gently smeared all over their bodies. Tipsy Thursday - The Sangeet aka Musical Night - This is probably the best part in some Punjabi wedding. Here is a must have folk number in any sangeet, without which, it'd be like poultry biryani without the drumstick utterly pointless: Choora Ceremony - whilst the sing is going on, the maternal uncle of the bride arrives to complete the choora ceremony. Here, the uncle presents the bride traditional white and red coloured wedding choora. Soon enough, the audience is entertained by a series of thumping performances from families of the groom and bride. The Jaago - With hungry bellies being well fed during dinner,

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