HALDI CEREMONY
This ceremony is celebrated individually in houses of bride and groom. . On that day, the haldi paste (turmeric paste) is applied to both the bride and groom by their relatives and friends. The ritual of haldi is intended to sheer them of nervousness and as a good sign of fortune and prosperity. On the day of haldi ceremony, traditionally an Indian bride has to wear yellow colored clothes. In India, the haldi ceremony is also known as Uptaan. According to custom she must not step out of the house for the next few days until her marriage. There is, again, much celebration and singing

MEHENDI CEREMONY
Mehendi ceremony is celebrated together with the haldi ceremony. It is little bit different from the haldi ceremony. Haldi ceremony is held in both groom and bride's place, while the Mehendi ceremony is held only in bride's place. A relative or a mehndiwali applies mehndi (henna) on the hands and feet of the bride. The event has a festive feel to it with the women singing traditional songs.