Schedule of events
Bara Yatra/Baraat 3:00 pm
Wedding Ceremony 3:30 pm
Cocktail Reception 5:30 pm
Dinner Reception 7:00 pm
Wedding Party
Parents of the Bride: XXX and YYY
Parents of the Groom: XXX and YYY
Brother & Sister-in-law of the Bride: XXX
Brother & Sister-in-law of the Groom: XXX
Flower girls: XXX YYY
Markundi for Groom: XXX and YYY
Maternal Uncles of the Bride: XXX
Priest: XXX
We remember fondly on this day
Subrina Biswal, sister of the groom.
The Hindu Wedding Ceremony
The Hindu wedding ceremony is based on traditions and
rituals originating in the Rig Veda, the earliest of the four ancient
Sanskrit books of knowledge, collectively known as
the Vedas, which form the basis of Hinduism. This sacred Vedic wedding
ceremony is meant to unite two people so firmly that after marriage they
become one in spirit even though they retain two separate bodies. The
ceremony takes place in a Mandap (altar). The flowers signify beauty
and joy; the grains represent the food necessary to sustain life. The
fire, representing Agni (the God of Fire), is a divine witness to the
union and brings warmth throughout the couple’s life.
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Bara Yatra/ Baraat
The marriage celebrations commence with the arrival of
the groom with his family and friends in a procession called the Bara
Yaatra or Baraat. The bride’s mother will welcome the groom and
give her blessings. The groom will then step onto a clay vessel
crushing it into many pieces. This demonstrates that he has the ability,
strength and determination to overcome all obstacles that the couple may
face in their married life.
Ganesh Puja
The
ceremony begins with the worship of Lord Ganesh, who is the remover of
all obstacles and a symbol of peace, friendship, and happiness.
Kanya Aagman
The
arrival of the bride will be preceded by a procession of flower girls.
The bride will then be escorted to the mandap by her maternal uncles.
The bride and groom will exchange garlands (Jai mala), signifying the
union of two bodies and two souls into one entity as well as proclaiming
their love and mutual acceptance of each other.
Kanya Daan
The
ceremony proceeds with the Kanya Daan, the giving away of the bride by
her parents. The bride’s parents wash the feet of the bride and groom
with milk and water, purifying them for their new life together. The
bride's father places his hand under his daughters and puts her hand on
top of the right hand of the groom, symbolizing the union of the couple
and his blessing. The bride and groom's hands are filled with betel
nuts, copper coins, and rice, signifying unity, prosperity, and
happiness. Water purifies their union and milk blesses them with
happiness and prosperity.
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