In Hinduism marriage is one of the very important ceremony because according to Hindus marriage is made in heaven.A lot of importance is attached to Hindu marriage since it's considered an integral part of one's duty to get married and ensure continuation of the family lineage.
Hindu marriages are colorful.
The rituals in Hindu marriage vary from caste to caste and region to region.
Classified into pre wedding rituals,wedding and post wedding rituals.
pre wedding rituals include get together of families of both sides.Here both parties will confirm the marriage date.
The marriage is performed in the presence of gods as the witnesses.
on wedding day knot (mangalsutra) will be tied by the groom to the bride.Holding the bride's hands and walking seven steps around the fire( saptapadhi).This rituals will be performed by a priest.Chants will be read by the priest during the wedding.
After the wedding the bride will follow groom to the marital home.Both bride and groom will be welcomed by arti and get blessing from elderly people.
