Guests are invited to join in the festive atmosphere by applying the paste, all while wearing bright, cheerful colors like yellow to match the auspicious theme of turmeric

A "mandap" in a Shaadi is a covered, four-pillar structure that serves as the central altar where the bride and groom exchange vows.

Godhuli bela is the time between sunset and night, when it's not yet completely dark. It's considered an auspicious time in Hindu culture.