Baraat
Baraat (, ) is a groom's wedding procession in India and Pakistan. In Indian communities, it is customary for the bridegroom to travel to the wedding venue (often the bride's house) on a mare, accompanied by his family members. The "baraat" can become a large procession, with booking its own band, dancers, and budget. The groom and his horse are covered in finery and do not usually take part in the dancing and singing; that is left to the ""baraatis"" or people accompanying the procession. The groom usually carries a sword. The term "baraati" is also more generically used  to describe any invitee from the groom's side. Traditionally, "baraatis" are attended to as guests of the bride's family. The "baraat", headed by a display of fireworks and accompanied by the rhythm of the dhol, reaches the meeting point, where the elders of both the families meet. In Indian Hindu weddings, the groom is greeted with garlands and aarti. In traditional Indian weddings, "baraats" are welcomed at the wedding venue with the sound of "shehnais", which are considered auspicious at weddings by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs alike. Punjabi baraat. Both men and women participate in the procession of  a Punjabi "baraat". Close male relatives of both the bride and groom always wear turbans, which indicates honor. When the "baraat" arrives at the wedding venue, a ceremony known as the (literally, "meeting" or "merger") is carried out, in which equivalent relatives from the groom and bride's sides greet each other. This usually begins with the two fathers, followed by the two mothers, then the siblings, uncles, aunts and cousins; even distant relatives are included in the , which symbolizes the unification of the two clans. Rajput baraat. A Rajput "baraat" was consisted entirely of male members. The bridegroom is  usually dressed in a gold achkan, with an orange turban and a churidar or jodhpurs with juttis. The baraat members also must wear achkans or sherwanis with jodhpurs and safas (colorful turbans). The procession to the bride's house looks rather regal as there is absolutely no dancing on the streets by the baraatis. In fact, all members, including the groom who rides an elephant or a female horse, carry swords. The horse is important for the Rajputs. Gujarati Baraat. Similar groom's procession, consisting of groom and his close relatives and family members in Gujarat is called "jaan". The  Milni. A simple ceremony takes place and both families exchange well wishes on meeting each other. This is followed by light snacks and tea before the religious ceremony begins. A mother & daughter enjoy the moment. One by one designated family members exchange garlands and a hug. The groom distributes Karah Prashad (ceremonial sacremental pudding) to his family. Everyone then enjoys a grand feast.