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Hindu Scriptures
Puja Samagri
19/31
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1. Brahma:
Kanyadan performed by
holy parents
2. Daiva:
Kanyadan by Godfearing parents
3. Aarsha:
Kanyadan by parents
with 5 other gifts
4. Prajaapatya:
Kanyadan by honor and
respect
5. Asur:
Love Marriage
6. Gandharv:
Marrying for money
7. Raakshas:
Forceful abduction of a
maiden.
8. Paishaach:
Intercourse in asleep or
intoxicated situation thus taking full
responsibility to protect her for forever.
Steps to follow for marriage ceremony:
1. Arrival of Baraat and Welcome of the
Groom
2. Milni (Welcoming the Barat)
3. Jai Mala (Garland)
4. Ganesh Pooja (Prayers to Lord Ganesh)
5. Nav Graha Pooja (Prayers to the Nine
Planets)
6. Var Pooja (Offerings to the Groom)
7. Madhuparka Vidhi (Adorning of the Bride by
New Family)
8. Vastra Dharan Vidhi (Adorning of the Bride
by New family)
9. Kanya Daan (Giving the Bride away)
10. Pani Grahan (Hand Taking Ceremony)
11. Exchange of vows and conditions
12. Lajahuti: (64 Ahuties for 64 different
purposes in life)
13. Mangal Phera: (four rounds for Dharma,
Arth, Kaam and Moksha)
14. Saptpadi (exchanging 7 vows)
15. Vamangii: (wife at the left side) completion
of the vows.
16. Sindoor Bharan (Vermilion): declaration of
the duty of husband and wife.
17. Hridya Sparsh (Touching hearts): two
minds one thought.
18. Exchange Rings and Sweets: (for love and
sweetness)
19. Surya Darshan (Viewing of the sun):
20. Ashirvad: (Blessings)
Vaag-daan, Tilak & Sagun (Engagement): It is a
commitment by the bride's parents to complete
the marriage of a future date acceptance by
the parents of bridegroom. A teeka is then
applied on groom's forehead and gifts are
exchanged between groom & bride family
members.
Ganesh, Navagrah Puja and 'Chura' Sait or
Shantipath: Lord Ganesh is worshipped for
success of the ceremony and nine planets for
good household life of bride and bridegroom.
They are explained the right way of leading a
good household life. Chura is given by the
brides' maternal uncle Mama as a blessing and
well wishing for her married life. Offering
Chunni to the bride to signify that from this
time onwards she is the bearer of the respect
of the groom's family.
Mandap Karan: Erecting pandaal where the
ceremonies are to be performed.
Nandi Shradh: Offering prayers to the
forefathers
Sehra and Badhu Grahaagaman: Groom's
dressing with Sehra and Garland and
proceeding to the bride's house.