Shaadi, also known as the traditional Indian wedding ceremony, is a vibrant and elaborate affair filled with cultural rituals and customs. It is a celebration of not just two individuals coming together in matrimony, but of two families coming together as one. A typical Shaadi can last anywhere from three to seven days and involves a series of rituals and ceremonies that vary based on region, religion, and caste.

The Shaadi begins with the engagement ceremony, also known as Sagai, where the bride and groom exchange rings in the presence of their families. The bride-to-be is then blessed in a puja ceremony, while the groom-to-be participates in a baraat, an extravagant procession led by a horse or elephant. The wedding day itself involves a series of ceremonies, beginning with the Haldi ceremony where the bride and groom apply turmeric paste on each other. This is followed by the Varmala ceremony, where the bride and groom exchange garlands, and then the Kanyadaan ceremony where the father of the bride gives away his daughter to the groom. The wedding culminates with the Saat Phere ceremony, where the couple takes seven vows around a sacred fire, sealing their bond for life. Shaadi is a celebration of love, family, and culture, and continues to be an integral part of Indian society.