Like the sangeet and mehndi, the haldi is a pre-wedding ritual common at traditional Indian weddings. The haldi ceremony is a significant prewedding event and ritual in almost every Indian wedding. It is celebrated on the wedding day or one day prior to the wedding day and is usually a close-knit event. The closest family, relatives and friends come together on this auspicious occasion to apply turmeric paste (haldi) on the bride and groom's face and body. The occasion is celebrated with dhol (drum beats), Bollywood songs and endless dancing.