Maheshwari community is mostly in business and trading professions. They fall under the Vaishnava division of the Hindu Varna system. Khandela in Rajasthan is the place of origin and they are spread in various parts of North India. Weddings rituals and customs for the community are distinctive. Most of the Maheshwari grooms look for brides within their community. A Maheswari Groom usually dons Indian attire on the day of wedding. Important rituals for the grooms are 'sagai' and 'baraat'.