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India is a land of mixed cultures and one of the most colorful of those is the culture of Bengal. Like every state has its own set of marriage customs and rituals, Bengal too has few rituals that the whole of India finds fun and interesting. Like the ritual of holding a paan leaf before the first glance of the bride and the groom, there are numerous fun and happening customs that make a Bengali wedding not only ‘larger than life’ but also unique and enjoyable.

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This ritual of a Bengali wedding is similar to the ritual of haldi performed in north India, though there are some differences. Gaye Holud is first performed at the home of the groom at a specific auspicious time. Some of the same pasted turmeric that has been smeared on the groom’s skin is brought to the house of the bride by some members of the groom’s family. Along with that a new saree, usually a cotton one in yellow and red, is also brought for the bride. She changes into this saree and onl

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A perfect example of love taking one by surprise, Nupur, and Anant, casual acquaintances at first, After a whirlwind romance where the duo took their time to understand each other, Nupur and Anant took the momentous decision to tie the knot.