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Sehra Bandi

There are many rituals performed during Sikh marriages, in which "Sehra Bandi" is an important ritual. "Sehra is the actual garland headgear and bandi means to tie". This ceremony is performed on the groom he is en route to the venue of the marriage. It is only performed by female relatives of the groom, starting from persons who are closer than of less significance. The groom can only remove the "Sehra" after the marriage has been confirmed by the Sikh Saint who is officiating the marriage. It is formed traditionally from flowers but now more people prefer artificial pearls which are made in strands.

References

Varia, Samta. 2018. "The Sehra Bandi at North Indian, Punjabi and Pakistani Wedding". blog.shaadishop.co