What Is Ghudchadi or Baraat?
Ghudchadi refers to the groom mounting a decorated horse before departing for the wedding venue, while the Baraat is the celebratory wedding procession of the groom and his family.
When Is It Held?
It takes place on the wedding day, shortly before the wedding ceremony.
Who Celebrates It?
Baraat is widely celebrated in North and West Indian Hindu weddings. It is less common in traditional South Indian weddings.
What Happens During the Baraat?
The groom arrives with music, dancing relatives, and sometimes a band. Fireworks and grand entrances are common in modern weddings.
Is It Optional or Regional?
Baraat is strongly associated with North Indian weddings. In South India, the groom’s arrival is usually simpler and more traditional.
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