Ceremony | Bidai

The Bidai is over. But the daughter has ensured that a piece of home travels with her forever.

: The bride bids a tearful goodbye to her parents, siblings, and relatives. bidai ceremony

In some traditions, the bride leaves handprints on the walls of her home as a gesture of her lasting love and the support she received there. 3. The Final Send-off The Bidai is over

As the bride walks toward the exit of her parental home, she often throws handfuls of rice, grains, or coins over her head behind her. This symbolizes her gratitude toward her parents for her upbringing and is a prayer for her family to remain wealthy and prosperous after she leaves. 2. Leaving a Mark and relatives. In some traditions