Wedding

Hi Friends ,

Today I am going to discuss about a special event that happens in every bodies life .Every one dreams
about their life partner .Yes I am talking about the Wedding Bells .Today as i see the importance of wedding
is lost .It is not as it was in the previous times .Some of them dont know the meaning of wedding and
just be a part in the event .Its not only bride and bride groom becoming one but also other thing makes
a lot of difference .Today I am going to explain about the importance of Wedding .

Weddings are an important religious aspect in Hinduism.
What  is a Hindu wedding?
Marriages

in the Hindu tradition are mostly arranged. It is not only the union of two people, it is the union of 2 families.
The groom and the bride can even know or met before, or they can be unknown.
Hindu wedding is a religious and a social event.
This tradition is one of the most important sacraments in Hindu religion.

Where do they take place?
It usually takes place in the bride’s house or in a place decided by the groom and bride’s family.
The ceremonies take place in an open space under a canopy or mandap.

Clothes. During the wedding they wear special clothes.
The bride and the groom use traditional Indian wear.

here we can see the traditional clothes.
Steps. During the wedding they follow some steps, this is how they are called and what they consist of

Vara Satkaarah – The couple meets at the entrance of the place where the wedding will take place. The priest chants some mantras and the bride's mother blesses the groom.

Madhuparka Ceremony -
The couple goes to the altar and the bride's father concesses presents.

Kanya Dan - The bride's father gives away his daughter to the groom.

Vivah-Homa - The sacred fire ceremony begins.

Pani-Grahan - The groom takes the right hand of the bride in his left hand and accepts her as his wife

Pratigna-Karan - The couple walk around the fire and they make vows of fidelity. The bride leads.

Shila Arohan - The bride's mother helps her to get on a stone slab.

Laja-Homah – The couple hold their hands and make offers to the sacred fire

Mangal Fera - The couple walks in circles around the sacred fire seven times. This ceremony legalizes the wedding.

Saptapidi - Is one of the most important steps of the Hindu wedding.
The bride and the groom make 7 steps around a fire.
Each step has its meaning. They are vows.
1st step: a vow to provide good living in the house.
2nd step: a vow to develop the physical, mental and spiritual powers.
3rd step: a vow to increase the wealthy for family comfort.
4th step: a vow for happiness, knowledge, mutual love, understanding and trust.
5th step: a vow for productive life and having children.
6th step: a vow for self discipline and self control. Having a healthy life.
7th step: a vow for true and loyalty between the bride and the groom.

Final steps: these are the last things of the wedding ceremony

Abhishek – They sprinkle water and meditate about the sun and the pole star.

Anna Praashan – The couple offers food to the sacred fire, then they feed each other in a sign of affection.

Aashirvadah – The couple is blessed by their elders