The rituals and rites usually begin by writing the lagna patrikas, as this could also be performed the previous day of the wedding. Then, an astrologer is consulted with regarding an auspicious day and a good time is fixed for the marriage ceremony. Wedding of Hyderabad gets geared up by the engagement called the Pradhanum or Nischaithartum.

At this time, bridegroom enters the bride’s home accompanied by many family members. The bride’s family is given with fruits and gifts during that ceremony. Also, a vara puja is conducted to honor the groom and he is also given gifts by the parents of the bride in a Hyderabad wedding.

Another ceremony called the Haldipaspu or Paindlipilla is conducted which involves the dressing up of bride and guarding of ‘evil spirits’ and ‘evil eyes’. Wedding in Hyderabad are conducted in a great manner and the marriage ceremonies called the ‘vivaham’ are traditionally conducted in the ancestral home of bride where two ‘pujaris’ officiate. The pre wedding rituals of wedding in Hyderabad include the Muhurtam, Pendlikoothuru ceremony, Snathakam ritual, Kashi Yatra, Mangala Snaanam Custom, Aarti, Ganesh and Gauri puja.

The wedding rituals include the Kanyadaan, Jeelakarra Bellamu, Madhuparkam, Sumangli, Tying of the Mangalsutra, Kanya Daan Akshata Ceremony, Saptapadi, and the Sthaalipaakam Custom. Apart from these rituals the Grihapravesh Ceremony forms part of the post wedding rituals. Hence, the weddings of Hyderabad are made in a grand manner accompanied by all their family members and friends.