Bride are carried by doli to the groom's house to begin their married life. The bride has her head modestly turned down and veil pulled far farward over her face. It also signifies the emotional tension of a bride being carried away from her father's house to live among the strangers of her husband's family. The Vidhikari is the knowledgeable woman who leads the bride through the phases of the wedding ritual.
Great work and good research. It seems like most of the Indian traditions like the one described in the painting can only be found in such memorable collection. Hope these creations keep alive a good memory of our culture in us! Keep up the good work!
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