The wedding rituals in Oriya wedding are similar to most Hindu weddings, with variations depending upon local customs and traditions. The worship of Krishna as Lord Jagannath is of supreme importance, hence the first invitation card is sent to the Lord at the famous Jagannath temple at Puri. The Oriya Brahmins have their weddings only in the daytime, preferably mornings, whilst the non-Brahmin weddings are in the evening or night. An interesting feature of the Oriya marriage is that the groom's mother is not allowed to participate, for fear that she may not be able to endure the strain of the celebrations. The blowing of the conch and hulahuli (a sound made by placing the tongue on the roof of the mouth) are constant features of the rituals. The ceremony begins with Nirbandh, a function similar to an engagement ceremony. The fathers of the bride and groom take an oath to wed their children to each other.

Wedding preparation begins with Jairagodo Anukolo, a ceremony which marks the stoking of the fire. The bride is blessed, and then anointed with turmeric and bathed, at 
a function known as Mangono. Then the groom arrives at the venue of the marriage amid great pomp and splendour, it is called Borojatri (Baraat). Wedding rituals begin with Kanyadaan. 
Then the ritual called Haatho Ghanti follows where the couple walks around the fire seven times. Then the pandits or priests chant mantras and shlokas. The bride leaves for her new home. Laajo Hom is the consummation of the marriage. Lastly the bride and groom are invited to the bride’s house on the eighth day after the wedding, which is known as Astha Mangala.