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In modern times, a ritual during these events is the most common situation where a drink composed of yogurt, honey, and clarified butter is symbolically offered. In one variation of these events, a metti is placed on the second toe while the foot rests on the ammi grindstone. Observers in these events may demand compensation after robbing a man of his shoes during his trek to the mandap. The mangala sutra is (*) tied during these events, which include the exchange of jai mala garlands. A (20[1])fire is circumambulated seven times during these events, in which the audience gives out blessings by throwing petals and rice. For 10 points, despite India’s ban, a dowry is typically provided during what union between a bride and groom? ■END■

ANSWER: Hindu weddings [accept Hindu marriages; accept Vedic weddings; accept Pelli; or Vivaha; or Lagna; or Bibaho; or Kalyanam; or Maduve]
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