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    The document summarizes the rituals and ceremonies that take place in a traditional Hindu wedding according to Arya Samaj rites. It describes rituals such as the bride giving water to the groom, offering him a mixture of curd, ghee and honey, the groom applying vermilion to the bride's hair, taking vows before the sacred fire, and finally receiving blessings from elders. The document explores the religious significance of each ritual in solemnizing the marriage.

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    The document summarizes the rituals and ceremonies that take place in a traditional Hindu wedding according to Arya Samaj rites. It describes rituals such as the bride giving water to the groom, offering him a mixture of curd, ghee and honey, the groom applying vermilion to the bride's hair, taking vows before the sacred fire, and finally receiving blessings from elders. The document explores the religious significance of each ritual in solemnizing the marriage.

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    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.

    Havan : Lighting the sacred fire


    To invoke the blessings of 'Agni' or the God of Fire, the 'pujari' lights a sacred fire or 'havan' to the chanting of Vedic mantras.
    There are two types of 'havans' - the 'sadharan' (ordinary) or 'vishesh' (special). The 'vishesh' havan is the chanting of mantras and
    praying to all the 'Divyashaktis' or forms of God. The main 'prarthana' or prayer during the lighting of the 'havan' is the 'prarthana'
    of 'grahast jivan' (married life).

    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.

    Shilarohan : Using the rock as a symbol of permanence


    The bridegroom chants a 'mantra' and the bride's mother places her daughter's right foot on a stone. The rock is a symbol of
    stability, permanence and firmness. The bride's position in the groom's home is now permanent and together, the couple will face
    all of life's challenges like two solid rocks.

    Lajahom : Sacrifice offered to the sacred fire


    'Laja' is puffed rice, a symbol of prosperity. The bride's brother stands behind the couple while the couple faces each other. The
    bride places both her hands into the groom's and her brother then puts the puffed rice into them. Together they offer this 'laja' as
    an 'ahuti' or sacrifice into the fire amidst the chanting of mantras. This ritual is performed three times and each time the mantras
    chanted have a different meaning.

    Parikrama : Circumventions around the sacred fire


    The couple goes around the sacred fire four times, each 'parikrama' (circumvention) strengthening the bond between them. The
    first three times the bride must lead the groom, as she is the embodiment of Goddess Lakshmi. It is only after the fourth
    'parikrama' that she becomes the 'ardhangani' (wife) and is now her husband's responsibility. After the completion of the
    'parikramas' the 'pujari' ties the bride's sari 'pallav' to the groom's 'angavastra' (a scarf tied around the shoulders), with three knots.

    Saptapadi : Seven steps around the sacred fire


    These are seven steps taken by the bride and groom together, each step has significance. After the 'saptapadi' the couple takes one
    'parikrama' around the fire together with neither of them leading.

    Sprinkling water on the couple : Invoking blessings from deities


    Older members of the groom's family sprinkle water on the couple while four 'mantras' are chanted by the 'pujari'. These prayers
    are recited to invoke the blessings of all the deities in the couple.

    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.

    Hriday Sparshmantra : Vows taken


    The bride and groom place one hand on each other's hearts and chant 'mantras' together. The meaning of these 'mantras' is - ' I am
    installing you in my heart from this day onwards; I will be loyal to you; this alliance is made in Heaven; let us ask the Almighty
    for His blessings'

    Sindoor : The groom applies vermilion on the bride


    'Sindoor' or vermilion powder is the sign of a married Hindu lady. The groom applies 'sindoor' in the center parting of the bride's
    hair and also ties the 'mangalsutra' around her neck. The bride and groom feed each other sweets and the 'mantras' chanted at this
    time hold good for both and are not one sided. It is not only the wife's duty to ensure that her husband is fed; he in turn also has to
    see that she has been looked after.

    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

    Ashirwaad : The blessing


    Now that the marriage rites have been completed, the newly weds are blessed by all the elders. Everyone present showers
    coloured rice or 'akshat' on the couple.
    Dhruv Darshan
    Dhruv Darshan is an age-old custom, wherein a newly married couple have to look at the dhruv star once their marriage is
    completed. They do so as a means to gain direction (symbolic) from the star as they embark upon journey of newly married life

    Dhruvnakshatra : Viewing the Pole Star


    The couple is now instructed to look towards the Pole Star ('Dhruvnakshatra') amidst the chanting of 'mantras'. The Pole Star is
    always firm in its place and the vow means that 'I will live permanently with you'.

    Arundhati Nakshatra : Invoking blessings from Arundhati and Vashisht


    'Arundhati' was the wife of the sage 'Vashisht'. The 'Arundhati' and 'Vashist Nakshatras' are two stars joined together and appear
    as one at all times.

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