10 unique marriage rituals from Indian states

In the days leading up to a wedding, a Gujarati bride participates in a ritual known as Mameru or Mosalu. Her maternal uncles pay a visit to her house, offering her rich gifts like traditional sarees, jewellery, sweets, and many other items in beautiful baskets. Here families and friends gather in happy dances with these gift basket, dressed in beautiful traditional clothes to celebrate the ocassion. The bride seeks blessings from her uncles, who later receive the baskets back, filled with sweets after the wedding, symbolizing love and familial bonds.