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Old 05-31-2005, 10:41 PM
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Post-Wedding Events

Most of these happened on Sunday, May 29th

A. Phool Sajja (2 am)
The last of the wedding ceremonies, this occasion sees the bride in a new sari and the groom in a new dhoti and kurta. Their nuptial bedroom is beautifully decorated with flowers, which is why the term, phool sajja. The flowers, clothes and sweets for the occasion usually arrive as gifts from the bride's house. The husband and wife get to sleep together (FINALLY!)

B. Bou Bhat (10 am)
It is during this ceremony that the bride has her first meal in the home of her in-laws. Until now, her meals usually arrive from a neighbour's house.

C. Dira Gaman (8 pm)
A ceremony that is conducted when the newly-weds visit the bride's house for the first time after the wedding. The groom presents the bride with a sari and some food and promises to take care of her for the rest of her life. The ceremony is followed by a family celebration.
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