This gives an opportunity to sing songs, eat, drink and dance the night away. Sangeet party is very popular among Gujaratis and Punjabis. Among the Gujaratis Garba dance is a favored alternative. They are mostly held in a big hall, which are beautifully decorated where people come dressed in ethnic Gujarati wear. The sangeet party mainly involves traditional dance, which is known as Garba, and dandia raas, which is dancing with sticks. The Raas Garba usually ends with a light supper for all those attending.
The ladies sangeet also known, as gaun is a popular custom that further heightens wedding festivities. In the earlier days the custom of gaun used to last for ten days but with the passage of time, as people didn't have more time to spend due to demanding work schedules, today the custom is usually set for one pre-set date. Although synonymous with the Bridal Shower it is equally celebrated at the groom's house. At the bride's home women relatives and friends play the dholki and sing suhaag, which is a traditional folk song. Songs include 'jokes' about the in-laws, and would be husband how to have a successful marriage like and songs about the bride leaving her parents home. Similarly the women at the groom's home sing songs called ghoriya. Traditionally only the women celebrated this ceremony but nowadays the concept has changed as both men and women participate to celebrate this occasion. The bride and groom's family now mostly celebrates it at a common place like a lavish banquet hall or a hotel ballroom.
