Prices, timing and a skin plan that suits Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Peak: November to February, and April to May. Quiet: June to September.
Marathi and Muslim families, with a substantial Marwari trading community.
Dry, dusty and hot for most of the year.
Hard water, with supply cuts in summer.
Water cuts here mean brides skip washes in the last week. Dry shampoo makes the scalp worse. Plan the last hair wash 24 hours before the wedding and store water for it.
Mangal karyalayas and hotels near the airport road.
Bride's own makeup and hair on the wedding day: about Rs 8000 to Rs 35000. Family or party makeup: about Rs 2500 to Rs 8000. A full pre-bridal package: about Rs 4000 to Rs 15000. These are ranges people actually pay, not quotes.