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.
Spiritualize every act performed in a Hindu Marriage ceremony !
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Kanyadan
The giving away of the bride (daughter) to the groom is called the ritual of Kanyadan. This article explains the importance of the Kanyadan ritual and its importance. Read more »
Hindu Marriage rituals and actions performed on the day of Marriage
This article explains the various marriage rituals performed on the day of the marriage during marriage ceremony. The information on these marriage rituals is also given so that one can understand why those are performed. Read more »
FAQ on Vivah (Hindu Marriage)
This article answers various frequently asked questions on vivah (marriage) and the rituals involved. Read more »
What should be avoided during a Marriage Function and how should a Marriage Function be?
This article explains what is to be avoided during a marriage function and how should a marriage function be? It also explains the importance of performing marriage rituals as per scriptures and not to consider it as a social function. Read more »
Vadhu Griha-pravesh and other rituals which are performed after the Marriage
This article explains the various post marriage rituals like vadhu griha-pravesh which are performed after the marriage. The information on these marriage rituals is also given so that one can understand why those are performed. Read more »
Meaning of Vivah (Hindu wedding) and importance of Vivah sanskar
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. Read more »
Why is Kanyadan performed after garlanding of bride and groom?
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 Read more »
Why is Gaurihar puja performed prior to the marriage?
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. Read more »
