Indian wedding traditions are elaborate, multi-day events rich with pre-wedding rituals like the Haldi and Mehndi, a grand procession called the Baraat for the groom, and the sacred wedding ceremony itself, which includes the Kanyadaan (giving away the bride) and the Saptapadi (seven steps around a sacred fire). Key post-wedding traditions include the Grihapravesh (welcoming the bride into her new home) and a lavish reception, with the Sindoor and Mangalsutra symbolizing the bride's married status.