Milni and Ring Ceremony
🕒 Before the main wedding events, typically during a pre-wedding gathering or just before the procession.
What is this about? (History)
A formal meeting (Milni) of both families' elders, followed by the exchange of rings between the bride and groom.
Things to Buy / Requirements
- Coconuts for Milni
- Money covers (Shagun)
- Silver coins, rings, or other jewelry for gifting
- Rings for the bride and groom
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Gents Meeting: The bride's grandfather/father applies tilak to the groom's grandfather/father, offering a coconut and money cover.
2
Ladies Meeting: The bride's grandmother/mother pays obeisance to the groom's grandmother/mother, offering a coconut and money cover.
3
Maternal family members from both sides also perform Milni with tilak and gifts.
4
The women present gifts like coins, chains, or rings to the son-in-law.
5
Ring Ceremony: The groom puts the ring on the bride's left-hand finger, and the bride puts the ring on the groom's right-hand finger.