Indian Wedding Ceremony – Tilak
Tilak ceremony is the beginning of Indian wedding ceremonies. In India the groom and his family is considered at a esteem place so after the approval from both the sides, the bride’s father accompanied by other family associates do the auspicious tilak on groom’s forehead which symbolize that he is ready for the marriage and welcomes him to become a part of their family as a would be son in law. The date and venue is fixed which is comfortable for both the families. The other male member from the bride’s side performs the same ritual. The gifts, sweets, clothes and other articles are presented to groom as token of their respect and acceptance. After that the groom’s family also sends gifts for the bride. Tilak Ceremony lays the foundation for a healthy relationship. After tilak ceremony the preparations for marriage progress with leaps and bounds.