On the eve of the wedding, Rohan's family arrived at the Rao's residence for the . A mixture of turmeric, sandalwood, and rosewater was applied to Rukmini's skin, believed to bring a radiant glow and ward off evil spirits. The atmosphere was filled with the sweet scent of haldi, as the two families came together to celebrate the union. The Haldi ceremony was a significant ritual that marked the beginning of the wedding preparations and was believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the couple.