The Ghudchadi ritual, a colorful and joyful spectacle, is the main event of Jain weddings.

In Jain weddings, the Ghudchadi ceremony takes center stage as a vivid and festive spectacle. This lively ritual commences with the groom's grand initiation, as he embarks on his journey to the wedding venue astride a regal horse, leading the Barat procession. The groom's family and friends join in the celebratory procession, often accompanied by lively music and dancing.

However, before the magnificent parade starts, a moving and symbolic act takes place within the family. When the groom is getting ready to ride his fine steed, the female members of the groom's family perform a crucial part by precisely adjusting his hat. This gesture has profound symbolic meaning, representing the groom's preparation and commitment as he sets off on this important trip in his life. The women apply tilak on the groom's forehead as a sign of blessing and protection. It represents the change from one stage of life to another, from being single to having a loving spouse and from being a treasured son to a beloved husband.

The Ghudchadi ceremony, with its vivacious procession and solemn rituals, showcases the emotions and cultural richness that define Jain weddings—a harmonious blend of tradition, spirituality, and joyful celebration, where every gesture carries profound meaning and every moment is steeped in the anticipation of a beautiful union.