Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Baraat" in English language version.
... The groom comes back again with a procession (baraat) and at this time the bride finally departs with him ...
... the groom ... mare carrying a sword. The sehra ceremony ...
... the shehnai (a wind instrument widely used by musicians at weddings and such auspicious occasions) ...
... When the marriage party reaches the bride's place, it is welcomed with milni ceremony (hugging of nearest relatives on a one-to-one basis ...
Barat proceeds in the evening on a beautifully decorated Ghodi (mare). In Barat, there is a custom in which Bhabi (sister-in-law) puts Surma (kajal) in the eyes of bride groom. Barat is accompanied by a band. Groom's sister feeds the Ghodi with chana (Black gram)
... bands are routinely hired for the baraat — a tradition in Pakistan and India where the groom rides a decorated horse to the wedding ceremony, accompanied by relatives and friends dancing to the music of the band ...
