The ceremony started soon after the Baraat with the actual marriage occurring at 8:55 AM on the dot.

“Setting a date for a wedding is an extremely complex process of calculation of planetary positions to match two variables. The variables are the planetary positions at the exact time of birth of bride and groom. The constellation of planets and their relationships should match in a harmonious way when the groom touches the bride and looks into her eyes while the verses are being recited by the priests. This specific time has to be in only certain lunar months considered auspicious for a wedding.”

Blessings were given by the wedding guests by placing rice on the heads of the newly wedded couple.