The houses usually have a wooden porch. Marriages are facilitated by kongpi, or middlemen, who are used by the families to work out the details of the marriage. Gifts are presented and if accepted, a marriage date will be set. Some marriages are still expedited by the arranged kidnapping of the girl of one's choice, as it is believed that this method brings about good results. The sacrifice of an animal, usually a pig or rooster, is often performed at this time.
Marriages are very festive occasions and meat and drinks are served in abundance.
Gifts are given to the parents of the bride and groom as well as to a long line of family members and village elders. Often the whole night is spent singing and celebrating. The majority of Athpare Rai are Hindu's but there are a number of Buddhists and some animal worshippers as well. Over all, there is quite a wide variety of deities and worship practices among the people. These customs are most evident at celebrations of birth, marriage, and death.