The Sangeet Ceremony, or “music night” in translation, is a night adorned with music and dance dedicated to the families and friends of the bride and groom. The Sangeet usually occurs one evening a few days before the wedding day and provides a night of relaxation from all of the more serious rituals and wedding preparations. Women of the families come together to sing traditional wedding songs to the bride and groom. Some of the songs are about the daily life of a married woman while others are about the hardships that come with being a wife and eventually a mother. The Sangeet consists of a lot of dancing as well. There are a lot of ritual dance numbers that family members learn which are then performed to the bride and groom. These family members and the bridal party then go on to dance the night away in celebration and fun. Not only is the Sangeet a special bonding time for the bride and groom, but also for the two families as well. This ritual signifies the union and bondage of the two souls and families all while being in an amusing environment.