Traditionally the bride wears a sari or a lehenga which is highly ornate with gold and
silver embroidery. The color of the sari or the
lehenga is of great significance, and is different
for different communities. The colors generally
considered auspicious for the occasion are, red,
yellow, green or white. Red is most common and
it symbolizes prosperity, fertility and saubhagya
(marital bliss). The bride also dons elaborate and
beautiful ornaments primarily made of gold and
precious stones. Her hair is plaited and decorated
with flowers and jewelry. In north India, the bride
also wears a ghunghat (veil), draped modestly
over her hair as a sign of respect to the deities
worshipped and the elders present.