This picture was taken on the day of "dianmangula" (the day before wedding) in Baleswar district of the Indian state of Odisha. Two "kalasi" (earthen pitcher) are decorated by painting them with "pithau" (rice paste) and designing floral patterns in "alata" (red lac dye). Tender coconuts and mango leaves are placed on these pitchers and the pitchers are placed in front of the groom's house. This is considered auspicious and are placed to welcome the new bride. The pitchers are placed until "chauthi" (forth day of the wedding).