Arsi Mushaf ,Salami,Rukhsati,Kheer Chatai,RunumaBridal Nighti or Face Showing,

Arsi Mushaf
The Arsi Mushaf is the occasion when the bridegroom first sees the face of the bride in a mirror held between them. Arsi means a mirror and Mushaf means the Holyu Quran. The holy Quran is placed along with the mirror for seeking divine blessing for both. A candle is held under the shawl spread over the heads of both. The groom is also asked to write the Surat-Ikhas (a Holy verse) on the forehead of his wife with the right hand pointing finger known as Kalmey-ki-unglee.

Salami
When the Arsi Mushaf ceremony is over, the bridegroom salutes (salam) the elders and gets presents and money from them. The presents and cash are known as Salami.

Rukhsati
Before the Rukhsati, the Jahej (dowry), which generally includes clothes, ornaments, furniture, utensils, etc and in some cases cash given to the bride by her parents, as well as presents from his friends and relatives, are displayed.

Kheer Chatai
In this, the bride and groom are seated face to face and some kheer (milk pudding) is put in a plate, before them. The groom puts a spoon full of Kheer into the bride's mouth. Then comes the turn of the bride.

Runumai or Face Showing
The face showing ceremony (Runumai) takes place after the ceremony of Kheer Chatai when close relatives and female friends of the groom's family look at the bride's face and offer presents in cash or kind.

Bridal Night
A secluded room is decorated with flowers and buntings, etc., for the newly-wedded pair and the bride and groom are left in the chamber.

Walima Feast
Walima Feast is also of religious significance. The father or the guardian of the groom gives this feast at his residence generally on the next day of the marriage. Relatives, friends, acquaintances, Beradari fellows and mohalla people attend this feast.

Chowthi
It is said the first feast after marriage in the house of the bride. At this ceremony also the bride and groom sit opposite each other and a female companion of the bride, who remains under a veil, put some vegetables and fruits in the hands of the bride and then holding her wrists, throw them in the lap of the groom. He also repeats the same. This is known as Chowthi and after the bride and the groom have played, the young ones of both sides are divided in two and stop the same. Slender sticks wrapped in flowers are also used to strike each other. After the elders pronounce the command to stop, all sit down laughing, talking and enjoying jokes. The groom then receives amount in cash amounts as well as some presents.

Chalas
Chalas denote feasts for the groom and the bride, given in succession by the near relatives, chiefly from the bride's side. The uncles, aunts, brothers and sisters each invite the pair for lunch/dinner and also give presents.

CELEBRATIONS
Music & Dance
The Dominies or house-hold dancing girls dance in the Zenana (women's apartment) demand Gur-Chawal also before starting their dance. They naver sing in the assembly of men. They cut jokes at the cost of the Samdhans (female near relatives of the bride and the groom) at each other's house. On the wedding night also they recite satirical and facetious songs relating to the guests and relatives of the groom which provide good amusement to the hearers.

Cuisine
Wedding feast has fancy dishes like the welcome juice, Non-vegetarian dishes, mutton and chicken Biriyanis, Salad, Pickle, dessert, etc.

SOME STRANGE CUSTOMS
Halja
After the marriage, puris are cooked in ghee and the cost so incurred is contributed by all the relatives, friends and neighbours. The master of the family contributes the largest amount but receives the same share as given to others