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Aasan Se Satkar
Aasan Se Satkar
Jal Se Satkar
Once the bride and groom have entered the 'mandap' the Vedic rites begin, the bride gives the groom water three times. The first
time he sprinkles it in his feet, the second time he sprinkles it all over his body and the third time he drinks the water.
Madhupark Se Satkaar
Madhupark se Satkaar is a part of the aforesaid ritual. It has the bride offering a mixture of curd, gee and honey to the
groom.Curd, ghee and honey, all are considered to be good for one's health. Besides, these edibles are believed to be auspicious
and impart good effects to whatsoever associated with it.
'Madhuperk' is a mixture of curds, 'ghee' or clarified butter and honey. The groom sprinkles a little bit of this in all directions and
then eats it three times.
Godan
Godan is a very common ritual where a calf is given away as alms to a Brahmin. Godan is regarded as a matter of gaining great
return for your deed. It is one of the most sacred rites of the Hindus.
Kanyadaan: Giving away the bride :
Giving away the bride The bride's parents offer their daughter's hand in marriage to the groom and he accepts it.
Pratigya Mantra
Pratigya Mantra is a a ritual solemnizing the marriage. The husband makes six marital vows holding his wife's hands. These vows
make the marriage strong and sacred.
Purohite Niyukti
Thread Ceremony
Thread ceremony is very common among Hindus. It is a rite where the groom is made to wear a sacred thread. The initiation
ceremony of a boy from one of the top three varnas (classes) into the first of the traditional stages of life of the twice born Hindu.
The Arya Samaj wedding ceremony is performed with the fire and other elements as the witnesses since they don't believe in idol
worshipping. In an Arya Samaj wedding the mantras, which are chanted are translated into a language that the couple can
understand this makes the wedding ceremony all the more special as the couple can relate themselves to the meaning and
significance of the wedding mantras. This wedding is different from the traditional Hindu wedding in the sense that it does not
involves elaborate rituals and the ceremony is not extended over a long period of time. Simplicity is the main essence of Arya
Samaj wedding. The wedding ceremony lasts for an hour or so and the wedding expense is very low compared to the normal
traditional Hindu wedding.
Vishesh Havana
Vishesh Havana is a special yagna (fire sacrifice) performed by the priest as per the Arya Samaj rites. Yagna is a must in majority
of the Hindu marriages. The fire lit in yagna is in actuality the agni god who as a god and matter is meant to purify the couple and
be an witness to the sacred ceremony of marriage. Fire is the purest of all elements of nature, hence a vow taken in front of the
fire is always regarded as very strong and unbreakable.
Pani Grahan Sanskar : The groom vows to look after his wife
The groom stands up and takes his bride's hand in his and chants mantras, promising to look after her till her old age and keep her
happy at all times. He accepts her as his 'poshya' (meaning that he will provide for all her needs). The bride and groom now take
one 'parikrama' (circumvention) around the fire.
Suryanamaskar
Suryanamaskar is an indigenous rite, in which people pray to the Sun with folded hands. Sun is the source of all living creation on
earth. Hence, he is also regarded as god. The newly married couple pray for good health and prosperity for their conjugal life.
Sindoor Daan
Arya Samaj incorporates the sindoor daan ceremony. It is a very common ritual wherein the groom applies sindoor or vermillion
on the wife's hair parting by her husband.Rituals After Marriage
Mangalsutra