Langar: After you've done the shagun, it's time to head downstairs to the langar hall for langar - lunch, (and you can grab your shoes on the way)! Lunch is completely vegetarian as there is no meat or alcohol allowed in any religious space such as the Gurdwara. Once you enter the simple hall, you will see long rows of rectangular tables and benches. Seating is open (and co-ed), so once you get your food, feel free to find a seat anywhere. Lunch is served buffet style and will consist of roti, daals (lentils), sabjis (curried vegetables), yogurt, salad and other traditional Indian dishes. If you don't know what you're being served, just ask!
After lunch, the day is officially over for those who are not part of the bridal party or family! Time to rest up for tomorrow's reception!
Doli: After the bride and groom have returned from having pictures taken, family members (and close friends) from both sides meet at the bride's home for this last, official ceremony, the Doli. The bride is back inside of her parents home and waits for the groom to "win" his way into the house to take his bride away. Surrounded by his groomsmen and family members, the front door of the house will be occupied by the bridesmaids who will give the groom and his boys a series of tasks or dares to complete in order for them to gain entry. This is a super fun (and loud) part of the Doli and no matter how hard the groom normally tries, ultimately, he will have to pay his way in!
Once he has gained entry into the bride's family home, a series of small traditions will ensue and the couple will be ready to leave. This last part is very sad for the bride's family as it symbolizes her leaving them to join her husband.
Once he has gained entry into the bride's family home, a series of small traditions will ensue and the couple will be ready to leave. This last part is very sad for the bride's family as it symbolizes her leaving them to join her husband.
