Vedic Marriage Ceremony – Arya Samaj Rituals
Marriage, in the Vedic tradition, is considered a sacred union of two souls witnessed by the divine fire. Arya Samaj ceremonies are rooted in the 16 Vedic Sanskars, which aim to nurture an individual’s spiritual, social, and moral growth. Our experienced Arya Samaj priests perform these rituals with authenticity and devotion.
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Ceremony Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
1. Welcome & Introduction
The celebration begins with welcoming the bride, groom, and their families into the Mandap. This marks an auspicious start, setting a tone of respect and harmony for the rituals ahead.
2. Bride’s Arrival (Kanya Agaman)
Escorted by her father and close family, the bride walks toward the Mandap. This moment symbolizes her graceful entry into the sacred bond of marriage.
3. Exchange of Garlands (Jai Mala)
The couple exchange floral garlands, a gesture of mutual acceptance, love, and commitment as they begin their journey together.
4. Madhupark Ritual
The bride offers a mix of honey and yogurt to the groom — honey representing sweetness in their relationship and yogurt signifying good health and nourishment.
5. Kanya Aadan
Instead of the traditional Kanyadan, Arya Samaj follows Kanya Aadan, where both families vow to treat the couple with equality, fairness, and uphold dharma in their lives ahead.
6. Sacred Fire Worship (Yagna)
The sacred fire is lit, invoking divine blessings. Prayers are chanted seeking prosperity, happiness, and harmony for the couple’s new life.
7. Paani Grahan (Hast-Milaap)
The couple joins hands in front of the sacred fire, promising lifelong support, companionship, and mutual respect.
8. Shila Rohan
The bride places her foot on a symbolic stone while the groom recites hymns, signifying strength and resilience to overcome life’s challenges together.
9. Laja Homa & Mangal Phera
The couple takes four sacred rounds around the fire, each representing life’s key principles — Dharma (righteousness), Artha (prosperity), Kama (joyful living), and Moksha (spiritual growth). The bride’s brother offers puffed rice into the fire as a blessing.
10. Seven Steps (Saptapadi)
Together, the bride and groom take seven sacred steps, each step representing vows of love, patience, family harmony, health, prosperity, and lifelong friendship. With these vows, the marriage is solemnized.
11. Sindoor & Mangalsutra
The groom applies sindoor to the bride’s hair parting and ties the mangalsutra around her neck, symbolizing the beginning of their lifelong union.
12. Blessings & Peace Chant (Aashirvaad & Shanti Path)
The ceremony concludes with blessings to the newly wedded couple, heartfelt gratitude to all and thereafter Shanti path.