In the lagnaach bedior ritual of a Maharashtrian wedding, the horoscopes of both the bride and groom are matched before any further proceeding
Sakhar Puda of a Maharashtrian wedding is similar to an engagement or roka ceremony
After the engagement, the wedding preparation starts in full swing
Kelvan is performed a few days before the wedding where both families perform a puja to their Kuldevta, or family deity, for blessing
In Gurihar Puja, the bride dressed in her bridal attire worships the goddess Parvati for her prosperous marital life
In Sankalp, the bride enters the mandap with the priest chanting the mangalashtakas accompanied by music
In the final Maharashtrian wedding rituals, the bride and groom offer grain to the sacred fire in the mandap while chanting mantra