Contents:
Introduction
Notes – requirements for Vivaah
Swaagat (welcoming of Groom’s baraat)
Parichan (Welcoming of the Groom)
Mandap swaagatam (Walking down the isle for bride and broom)
Aasan Daan (seating of Bride/Groom)
Kanyadaan (“Giving away” of bride)
Jaimaal (Garlanding)
Agnihotra (Oblations)
Paanigrahan (hand in hand exchange of vows)
Pradakshina 1 (Acceptance of bride’s leadership)
Sheela (unbreakable vows)
Laaja-ahuti (prayers for prosperity)
Exchange of rings
Pradakshina 2 (Acceptance of groom’s leadership)
Laaja ahuti and final offerings
Mukta-karna (foregoing of from pre-marital ties)
Saptapadi (first steps together)
Legal formalities
Jal prokshanam (blessings)
Soorya avalokan (power of the sun)
Gift from groom to bride
Hridaya Sparsha (heart to heart vows)
Sindoor daan (Public declaration)
Aashirvaad, Conclusion
Song – Jaane waale dulhan
Song – Meree pyaree beheniyaa
Closing notes
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