It is a sacred ceremony that unites the bride and the groom spiritually, mentally and physically. It is also a bonding between the families of the bride and the groom where there is an exchanges of cultures, ideas and thoughts with celebration and festivity.
A wedding is a sacred and joyous ceremony that marks the union of two individuals in marriage, celebrated with a variety of cultural, religious, and traditional rituals. In Hinduism, the wedding is often a multi-day event filled with several rituals, starting with engagement, where the families exchange vows of support. The pre-wedding ceremonies may include mehendi, sangeet, and haldi. On the wedding day, the couple participates in the Vivaah Sanskar, which includes the main rituals such as Kanyadaan (giving away the bride), Saat Phere (seven rounds around the sacred fire), and the Mangalsutra tying (symbolizing marital commitment). Priests recite sacred mantras during the ceremony to seek blessings for the couple’s prosperity, health, and harmony. After the wedding, there are often post-wedding rituals like Grihapravesam (entering the bride's new home) and a grand reception. A wedding symbolizes not just the joining of two people, but also the merging of families and traditions.
