In a traditional Hindu wedding, the Doli (also known as Vidaai or Bidaai) is the ceremony where the bride leaves her parental home to begin her new life with her husband. It's a bittersweet moment, marking the end of her life as a daughter and the start of her journey as a wife. The bride typically throws puffed rice or coins over her head as she leaves, symbolizing a thank you to her parents and a wish for their prosperity. She then departs in a decorated car, often referred to as a "Doli," which is a symbolic palanquin.
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