Bengali Weddings are super fun and very different in terms of their rituals and traditions. Here are the list of different rituals in Bengali wedding:

• Adan Pradan – Finalization of the Date: Families meet with priests to finalize the date based on the Hindu panjika. Gifts may be exchanged.
• Ashirbaad – The Blessing: Both families bless the bride and groom with rice, trefoil leaves, and jewelry. Often followed by a meal.
• Aiburo-bhaat – Last Meal as Unmarried: Held the day before the wedding, the bride and groom enjoy favorite dishes in their respective homes.
• Nitbor & Nitkone – Wedding Companions: Young relatives accompany the bride and groom throughout the ceremonies, showered with love and gifts.
• Shankha-Pola – Sign of Marriage: The bride starts wearing conch shell (shankha) and coral (pola) bangles before the wedding.
• Ganga Nimantran – Inviting the River Ganga: Family members symbolically invite the holy river with rituals near a water body.
• Dodhi Mangal – Daybreak Meal: Bride and groom eat sweet yogurt and flattened rice early in the morning of the wedding day.
• Nandi Mukh – Homage to Ancestors: A priest-led Vedic ritual in which the bride and groom honor their forefathers.
• Gaye Holud – Turmeric Ceremony: Turmeric is applied first to the groom, then the same is sent to the bride, along with a saree and gifts.
• Tatta – Gift Exchange: Decorated trays filled with clothes, cosmetics, food, and more are exchanged between families.
• Bor Boron – Welcoming the Groom: Bride’s mother welcomes the groom with sweets, water, and a lamp.
• Patta Bastra – Sacred Attire: Groom receives traditional wedding attire from the bride’s family before rituals begin.
• Subho Drishti – First Auspicious Glance: Bride is brought on a wooden stool and circles the groom seven times before revealing her face.
• Mala Bodol – Exchange of Garlands: The couple exchanges garlands three times in a fun-filled moment.
• Sampradan – Induction into Groom’s Family: Equivalent to Kanyadaan, bride’s hand is placed in the groom’s hand with Vedic chants.
• Yagna – Sacred Fire: Bride and groom sit before the fire and perform rituals making Agni the divine witness.
• Saptapadi – Seven Steps: Bride steps on seven betel leaves while the groom follows moving a grinding stone forward.
• Anjali – Offering to Fire: Bride’s brother gives puffed rice which she offers to the fire along with the groom.
• Sindoor Daan – Vermillion Ceremony: Groom applies sindoor to the bride's hair parting; her face is then covered with a new saree.
• Bashor Jaaga – Interactive Session: Fun games and songs are held post-wedding; bride’s sisters guard the room door for money.
• Biday – Farewell: Emotional send-off of the bride; she offers rice to her mother before leaving.
• Bodhu Baran – Welcoming the Bride: Bride enters her new home with symbolic rituals like stepping on alta and milk to bless the home.
• Kaal Ratri – Night of Separation: After rituals, bride and groom sleep apart for one night to honor tradition.
• Bou-bhat – Acceptance of Responsibility: Groom offers bride food and gifts symbolizing his duties; reception follows in the evening.
• Phool-sajya – Night of Union: The couple’s room is decorated with flowers; they wear cotton attire and floral ornaments for the night.