Here is a brief description of some key elements of the Vivah Sanskar:

1. Pre-wedding Rituals:
   • Sakhar Puda (Engagement): This is the formal engagement ceremony where the families exchange sweets, clothes, and rings. The groom’s family presents the bride with a saree and a packet of sugar, symbolizing sweetness in the upcoming union.
   • Kelvan (Pre-wedding Ritual): This ritual involves a puja and a meal at both the bride and groom’s homes.
2. Mehendi and Sangeet:
   • Mehendi Ceremony: The bride and female members of the family get intricate henna designs applied to their hands and feet.
   • Sangeet Ceremony: A celebration filled with music and dance, where both families come together to enjoy the festivities.
3. Wedding Day:
   • Ganesh Puja: The wedding festivities begin with a prayer to Lord Ganesh, seeking his blessings for a successful and obstacle-free ceremony.
   • Baraat and Milni: The groom, accompanied by his family and friends (baraat), arrives at the wedding venue. There is an exchange of garlands between the bride and groom’s families in the Milni ceremony.
   • Kanyadaan: The father of the bride gives away his daughter to the groom, symbolizing the transfer of responsibility.
   • Phere (Seven Vows): The couple takes seven rounds around the sacred fire, each round representing a vow and commitment to each other.
   • Mangalsutra and Sindoor: The groom ties the mangalsutra (a sacred necklace) around the bride’s neck and applies sindoor (vermilion) on her forehead, symbolizing her marital status.
4. Post-wedding Rituals:
   • Vidaai: The departure of the bride from her parental home is an emotional moment. The bride throws back handfuls of rice over her head, symbolizing prosperity and a fond farewell.
   • Griha Pravesh: The bride is welcomed to her new home, and she kicks a vessel of rice at the entrance as a symbol of abundance and prosperity.

These rituals may vary across different regions and communities within Hinduism, but the underlying concept of a sacred union and the performance of various rituals to invoke blessings and good fortune remain consistent. The Vivah Sanskar is not just a union of two individuals but also a coming together of two families, and it is celebrated with great joy and reverence.