Ekta + Abhishek

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