She is gifted a black sari , a coconut and betel leaf by her mother on the occasion. The event is concluded with the performance of an arti . The bangles given by the mother are taken off only before labour and given away to the midwife at the birth of the child. The rest of the guests also give glass bangles, mainly green, accompanied by coconut, flowers, haldi, kumkum , and chandan . Other gifts are optional.
Lunch is offered to guests.
The second part of the festivities is slotted for the evening.