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Rituals Explained

A Journey Through Sacred Indian Traditions

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Ik Onkar

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The One Supreme Creator

The festivities begin by invoking divine presence. The mantra “Ik Onkar” symbolizes the belief that the universe is guided by one eternal force. This ritual purifies the environment, centers the mind, and reminds us that marriage is not just a partnership but a sacred journey under God’s light.

Anand Karaj

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The Blissful Union of Souls

The central Sikh wedding ceremony, Anand Karaj, celebrates marriage as a path to spiritual growth. The couple circumambulates the Guru Granth Sahib during the four Laavan hymns, each representing a stage of evolving love from partnership in worldly life to unity with the Divine. It marks the moment when two lives become one harmonious journey of faith, trust, and joy.

Shagun & Milni

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Bridging Two Families with Blessings

Senior members from both families exchange garlands, gifts, and warm embraces.
This symbolizes acceptance, equality, and the beautifully blended future of both households. The ceremony eliminates any distance between the families because from this moment, everyone stands together as one.

The Sehrabandi Lunch

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Protection, Honor & New Beginnings

The groom’s family lovingly ties his sehra — a decorative veil — to protect him from negativity
and guide him toward a prosperous life. Elders offer their blessings, reminding him of his responsibilities as a husband and future leader of his home. This is followed by a celebratory lunch, marking the joyous start of the wedding procession.

Sindoor Daan

The Sacred Mark of Lifelong Commitment

A deeply symbolic moment in Hindu weddings, Sindoor Daan marks the groom’s promise of lifelong love and protection as he gently places vermilion in the bride’s hair parting. The red sindoor signifies strength, prosperity, and the sacred bond of marriage — a beautiful reminder that two hearts now walk forward as one.

Jai Mala

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Garlands of Love & Acceptance

Garlands of Love & Acceptance
The bride and groom place floral garlands around each other’s necks a gentle yet powerful gesture of acceptance and admiration. As flowers exchange hands, so do promises: of respect, companionship, and celebrating each other’s individuality.

Vidaai

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A Heartfelt Goodbye, A Hopeful New Beginning

The bride bids an emotional farewell to the home she grew up in a moment filled with tears of love, gratitude, and transformation.
This ritual honors parents and their blessings as she begins a new life with her soulmate —
cherishing cherished memories while embracing a new family.

Pheras: Seven Sacred Steps Toward Forever

Around the holy fire — a witness to truth and divinity, the couple takes seven vows, each representing a pillar of marriage:

  1. Nourishment, health & growth
  2. Strength in partnership
  3. Prosperity & happiness
  4. Love & understanding
  5. Family, lineage & values
  6. Harmony in all paths of life
  7. Eternal friendship & togetherness

Fire symbolizes purity ensuring their promises remain sacred for life. With each step, they seal their bond with devotion and balance.