Departure of the Baraat from the groom's home, accompanied by his entourage, greeted at the gurdwara with a mixture of melodious singing and warm hospitality.
9:15 AM
9:15 AM
Milni & Tea
A formal introduction and exchange of garlands amongst family members, symbolising the merging of two families.
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
Karmai
The bride's family bring sweets, dried fruit and maybe a Kara (Sikh religious bangle) or a ring or a watch to present to the groom. It symbolizes both families' approval of the union, and this is usually shown when a senior male member of the brides family feeds the groom a date.
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
Anand Karaj
The core of Sikh wedding ceremony, where the bride and groom sit side-by-side, signifying equality, while sacred hymns are sung and their marriage is solemnised by taking four symbolic walks/lavaan around the Guru Granth Sahib.