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Wedding Tradition - Hindu
Jaimala (Exchange of Garlands)
The couple exchanges garlands as a gesture of acceptance of one another and a pledge to respect one another as partners
Madhupak (Offering of Yogurt and Honey)
The bride's father offers the groom yogurt and honey as the expression of welcome and respect.
Kanyadan (Giving Away of the Bride)
The bride's parents offer their daughter in marriage in a pious and solemn ritual called kanyadan. The concept behind Kanyadan is that the bride is a form of the goddess Laxmi and the groom is Lord Narayana. The parents are facilitating their union.
Hast Milap
The parents of the bride join the couple's hands as the couple declare that their hearts have been united, and they vow to remain entirely devoted to each other. The groom assures the bride that she will always be respected and honored in their home.
Rajaham (Sacrifice to the Sacred Fire)
The bride places both her hands into the groom's and her brother then places rice into her hands. Together the bride and groom offer the rice as a sacrifice into the fire.
Mangalya Dharane (Mangalsutra from Groom)
Mangalsutra is the token of dignity and love given to a bride by her groom. On the wedding day, the groom ties the Mangalsutra around the neck of the bride, while the priest recites Vedic hymns and prays.
Gath Bandhan (Tying of the Nuptial Knot)
The scarves placed around the bride and groom are tied together symbolizing their eternal bond. This signifies their pledge before God to love each other and remain faithful.
Mangalphera (Walk Around the Fire)
The couple makes four Mangalpheras around the fire in a clockwise direction representing four goals in life: Dharma, religious and moral duties; Artha, prosperity; Kama, earthly pleasures.
Saptapadi (Seven Steps Together)
The bride and groom walk seven steps together to signify the beginning of their journey through life together.
Jalastnchana (Blessing of the Couple)
The parents of the bride and groom bless the wedded couple by dipping a rose in water and sprinkling it over the couple.
Sindhoor (Red Powder)
Then the ritual of 'sindhoor' takes place where the groom applies a small dot of vermilion, a red powder to the bride's forehead and welcomes her as his partner for life.
Aashirvad (Parental Blessing)
The religious part of the ceremony is caped off by the blessings of the officiating priest. The relatives and friends join in to throw rice and flowers on the couple and express good wishes for the couple.
Vidaai (Good-bye)
The last ritual of the ceremony is where the Bride begins an important role in her life as a wife and a member of the Groom's family. She throws a handful of rice so that the house of her childhood remains Prosperous and happy.