Hindu Dharma has advised sanskars to be performed during the sixteen principal events of life, so as to move closer to God. The most important of them being the ‘Vivah sanskar (Marriage sanskar)’! The true objective of a marriage is that two individuals seek the blessings of God to lead a compatible and happy married life! For this, it is absolutely essential to perform the ritual of marriage strictly as per the scriptures. This article explains the importance of performing Vivah sanskar amidst rituals.
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The ‘Vivah sanskar (Hindu wedding sanskar) is one of the most important sanskars in sixteen principal events of life. This article explains the importance of performing Vivah sanskar amidst rituals and matching of horoscopes while arranging a Hindu wedding.
The giving away of the bride (daughter) to the groom is called the ritual of giving away of the daughter (Kanyadan). Let us understand the ritual of Kanyadan
Gaurihar Puja : On the wedding day the bride should be given a ritualistic bath (mangalsnan) and new clothes to wear. Then on the grinding stone and muller used in the house (or two other stones) pictures of Gouri and Har should be drawn with turmeric.
