 Marriage ("Madimae" in Tulu) takes place at a temple, hall or auditorium followed by lunch.All the ceremonies are held as per horoscopes of bride and groom at a particular time called muhurtha.Generally the day after marriage, a ceremony called as the "Bigara authana" (a sort of reception) is held at the groom's place and consists of the "Satyanarayana puja" and other rituals followed by lunch.