Agni pradakṣiṇā — the pheras
The couple walk around the sacred fire, keeping it on their right, often with the ends of their garments tied together (gaṭhbandhan). The number of rounds differs: many North Indian families take seven, while other traditions, such as many Gujarati weddings, take four.
In some families the bride leads in the first rounds and the groom in the last, symbolising shared leadership in married life.
Gaṭhbandhan