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During a Hindu wedding, the groom bends down and touches the feet of the bride after she bends and touches his feet. The couples call it an act of "Mutual respect".

I'm not familiar with Hindu weddings but I was told the groom touching the feet of the bride is uncommon, and seeing as a challenge to the patriarchy. What do you think? Leave your comments below.

"fish the ring"

This Hindu wedding game determines who will rule the roost in the home front. When the couple appears as man and wife, the big question is who will take charge in the relationship. The bride and groom are asked to take off their rings and put them in a pot of clear water. As the rings settle to the bottom, they are asked to churn the water as vigorously as possible. Once his or her hands come out, everyone looks at the water. If the bride`s ring lags behind in the swirling water she will be an obedient wife. If it is the opposite, the groom will be wrapped around her finger.

Sometimes, the rings are placed in a pot of milk and asking the couple to `fish`. Whoever finds the ring first will always have the upper hand. In this, the couple is made to sit facing each other and with a bowl of milk in front of them. A ring is dropped in the bowl and the newly weds are asked to find the ring. Whoever gets the ring first is declared as the winner. As per the beliefs, the winner of the game rules the roost for the entire life.

Letting the pictures speak for themselves.