Indian weddings are not a three-day affair. Marriage in itself is such a ceremony that is celebrated with positive energy and lots of fun. It is an occasion in which the whole family comes together to bond between two people. There are many such rituals in marriage, in which the whole family takes an active part. Indian weddings are on a large scale and hence, include many little facts that you might not be aware of. So today we are going to tell you some fun and interesting facts about Indian weddings, knowing which you may be surprised, so let's know...

Indians marry in large numbers
The winter season in India which is from November to February is the busiest season for weddings in the country as these months are considered highly auspicious. According to a survey, between 4 November and 14 December 2022, more than 32 lakh marriages took place in India! Well, that's a huge number. Which was your favorite celebrity wedding last year though – Sohail Kathuria and Hansika Motwani or Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha?

Budding ceremony
Have you noticed that North Indian brides wear long, red, and gold-colored ornaments that fall on their wrists and are tied by their friends and family? Well, they are called Kalira and they are not just any accessory! The kaliras have a special significance and also make for a fun ceremony. The bride-to-be pats the heads of the unmarried girls and shakes hands. It is said that if Kalira falls on someone's head, that girl will be first in line to get married and will soon find a groom.

Fish the ring ceremony
The bride and groom compete against each other in the Fish the Ring ceremony. Put whatever you have in front of you! Fish the Ring is one of the most fun post-wedding celebrations, not only for the bride and groom but also for the onlookers. A common post-wedding ritual in many parts of India, including Punjab, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and some South Indian weddings, the bride and groom are asked to find a ring that is in a large bowl filled with milk, turmeric, kumkum, rose petals, It is hidden in the pot. Recently, TV actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee tied the knot with beau Shanwaz Sheikh, and their fish-the-ring ceremony looked like a lot of fun!

Shoe stealing ceremony
Can you imagine a tradition where someone steals the groom's shoes on the wedding day and is paid to return them? weird right? Well, no Indian wedding is complete without a 'shoe theft'. It is a fun and interesting tradition in which the bride's sister-in-law hides her shoes on the wedding day in exchange for a hefty ransom. The event is given great importance. As no groom would want to disappoint his bride's sisters, they usually get the price they demand, regardless of the outcome. Nick Jonas, who married 'Desi Girl' Priyanka Chopra in a Hindu wedding ceremony in 2018, gave Tiffany rings to his sister-in-law, including Parineeti Chopra.