Baraat
बारात
bah-RAHT
A groom's wedding procession in Indian culture.
Meaning & usage
A 'baraat' is a traditional Indian wedding procession where the groom travels to the bride's house, usually on a horse, accompanied by family and friends dancing to music. It is a festive and joyous occasion, often involving a band and elaborate decorations. The term originates from Hindi and Urdu.
In a sentence
The baraat was a lively affair, with music and dancing all the way to the wedding venue.
As seen in crosswords
Baraat is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A groom's wedding procession in Indian culture” (6)
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