There are regional variations
and religious functions in a Hindu Wedding. It is difficult
to date the beginnings of the ceremony as we know it today,
but the “Swayamvara” – “Choosing of
the groom” is the earliest known.
We will be following the rituals as observed in a Hindu Wedding
based in Gujarat .
What is a Hindu marriage?
Marriage in any language means union, but in the Hindu sacred
language, Sanskrit, it means a special bond. It is a bond of
love with perfect aspiration to achieve harmony. Marriage is
not only the coming together of two persons and their families
but also a bond of souls. In the Hindu custom marriage is not
only an important social duty, but also a great spiritual significance.
In marriage, ideally, there is a harmonious adjustment of two
individuals to achieve perfect compatibility. Such a bond should
be based on an unshakable and absolute trust in one another.
In the marriage ceremony, both the bride and bride groom promise
to achieve such a union of souls. These promises are made not
only in the presence of friends and family, but also during
the HAVAN ceremony, before God.
