thali plate decorated with lord ganesha at center containing kalava strings used as protection or divine blessings

auspicious belief blessing bridal celebrate celebration ceremony colorful cultural culture decoration decorative design devotion dish elegance ethnic festive floral ganesha god golden haldi hindu hinduism india indian kalava lifestyle married ornate plate prayer rakhi red religion religious ritual sacred spiritual spirituality symbolism thali thread tied tradition traditional wedding wristband decorated lord center strings used protection divine blessings lovely tiny bowls ingredients pre-wedding ceremony