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Nagar is a community based in Gujarat and members belong to Brahmin caste. Wedding celebrations are strictly traditional and follows Vedic rites. The Nagar Bride usually marries within the community. An important wedding ritual for Nagar Brides is the 'Kanya Daan'. The bride's father gives away her hand to the groom. The bride's hands are smeared with turmeric powder and this signifies change of status. Some common surnames for Nagar Brides are Bhagat, Acharya, Mehta, Joshi, Naik and Raval