Sehra (Hindi: सेहरा, Urdu: سہرا) is a headdress worn by the groom during the marriage. It has garlands hanging that covers the face of the groom. The word also refers to an Urdu poem.
In South Asian Muslim traditions, especially in Uttar Pradesh and Hyderabad (Deccan), there is a social ritual where the sisters of the groom sing a Sehra, a poem in praise of the groom and pray to God for his future wedded life. The groom follows this by giving cash to his sisters. |