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Kanyadan
(Giving away the daughter)
The
father of the bride places the right hand of his daughter into the right
hand of the bridegroom. This symbolizes giving away his daughter to the
groom in matrimony and the groom's acceptance of his responsibility to
love, respect and protects the bride as they become life partners.
Granthibandhan
(Tying of knots)
This
is the sacred union of the bride and the bridegroom. The end of the
bride's chanchi (Scarf) is tied with end of the bridegroom's patka
(Scarf) to symbolize the unity and happiness of their new life.
Havan
(Fire lighting)
The
Agni (Scared fire) is lit to symbolize purity and act as a witness to
the ceremonies that will join the couple in matrimony. |
Namokar Mantara
(Recitation of the Jain Prayer)
Pherey
(Circle around the sacred fire)
The
bride and bridegroom walk around the sacred fire seven times. The bride
leads the first three rounds and the bridegroom leads the last four
rounds.
Saptabadi
(Seven steps for a happy married life)
The
bride and groom walk seven steps together. As they walk around the agni,
the Mantras Hymns which express their principal duties and promises to
each other. The vows are as follows:
1)
With God as our guide, let us take the first step to love and nourish
each other.
2) Let
us take the second step to grow together in strength.
3) Let
us take the third step to preserve our wealth.
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