During the Haldi Kumkum, married women invite friends, relatives and new acquaintances to meet where the hostess distributes bangles, sweets, and other small novelties.
On such occasions, the hostess distributes bangles, sweets, small novelties, flowers, betel leaves and nuts as well as coconuts. Married women invite friends, relatives and new acquaintances to meet in an atmosphere of merriment and fun. 
