Marriage practices have changed in recent years, with the greater influence of broader Odia culture and modernization. The bride's father now welcomes the "barat" of the groom to his house before accompanying her to the house of the bridegroom. In addition, instead of using a "palaki" to carry the bride and groom to the groom's house as was the case in earlier days, a cycle or rickshaw is used now. The members of the "barat" are now served "mahua" liquor instead of "handia", along with meat and rice, at the bride's house. The post-ceremony dances and celebrations were previously done to the sound of "mandar" drums, while now loudspeakers are used.