Sakharpuda

Sakharpuda is the Maharashtrian engagement ceremony. The correct name of the ceremony is "Sakharpuda - Naaral"

"Sakhar" means sugar and "puda" means a packet and "Naaral" means coconut. In this ceremony, the prospective bridegroom's parents give a packet of sugar to the bride, while the bride's parents give a coconut to the prospective bridegroom. This signifies a solemn promise by both the parents to give their children in marriage to the other.