Sikh · Post-wedding

Doli (Sikh farewell)

The bride's emotional departure to the groom's home after the Anand Karaj.

Also known as: doli, sikh vidaai, farewell

What it means

As in other traditions, the Doli marks the bride leaving her parental home. She traditionally throws phulian (puffed rice) over her shoulder, a gesture of gratitude and prosperity for the home she leaves behind.

What happens

  1. 1The bride bids farewell to her family.
  2. 2She tosses phulian back toward her parents' home and departs with the groom.
This explanation is under review by a religious authority — a companion to, not a replacement for, your granthi.

More Sikh rituals

Kurmai (Sikh engagement)
The Sikh engagement, often held in a Gurdwara, formalising the match between the families.
Chunni Chadana
The groom's family welcomes the bride into their family with gifts and a chunni (veil).
Maiyan / Vatna
A turmeric paste (vatna) is applied to the bride and groom at their own homes before the wedding.
Milni (Sikh)
The two families formally meet at the Gurdwara before the Anand Karaj, beginning with Ardas.
← Anand Karaj (Laavan)
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