A Hindu wedding is steeped in tradition and rituals. Typically, it lasts for a few days and consists of pre and post celebrations. Hindu weddings are often described as exotic and full of symbolic meaning.
One ritual is the Barat, which is the festive arrival of the groom at the ceremony. Almost parade-like, the groom is accompanied by a band and dancing relatives and friends. Upon arrival at the ceremony, the groom is welcomed either by the officiant, the bride, or even the bride’s mother, who blesses him.
Similar to American weddings, the Kanya Dan is the ceremonial escorting of the bride to the altar or Mandap, by her father or male relatives. At the Mandap burns the sacred fire, which is the focal point involving other rituals, such as the Pratigna-Karan, or exchange of vows. Read this article, Love And Marriage - Hindu Style to learn more.
For a brief and easy-to-understand explanation of a Hindu wedding celebration, visit the following site, Hindu weddings | Indian Weddings | Ideas | Planning.
And if you’re in the midst of planning a Hindu wedding, you’ll want to check out this Web site: Indian Wedding Site – Indian Wedding Vendors, Clothes, Invitations, and Pictures. It is comprehensive and contains a broad spectrum of everything you’d want to know about Hindu wedding planning from the engagement through the honeymoon. It also discusses how to combine modern practices with traditional ones and addresses multi-cultural celebrations as well.
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