Tilak

An important pre-marriage ritual beginning of a wonderful journey between two souls and their families.

Ring Ceremony

The bride and the groom exchange ring in the presence of the priest (panditji).

Pooja ( Prayer)

Puja is held by both the bride and groom’s families. The families pray to Lord Ganesha to remove all obstacles from the couple’s life path.

Mehendi

A paste of henna is applied on the bride’s and groom’s hands with positive spirits and good luck.

Pheras (rounds around the sacred fire)

Pheras are also called the seven vows performed by the bride and groom in front of the sacred fire. It is said that each circle has 360° of angles/ number that cannot be divide by the number 7entirely (after taking 7 phera) in the series of 1 to 9. It signifies that couple to be undivided throughout the life.

It also signifies a specific promise that the couple make to each other which are as follows –

First step: To respect and honor each other

Second step: To share each other’s joy and sorrow

Third step: To trust and be loyal to each other

Fourth step: To cultivate appreciation for knowledge, values, sacrifice and service

Fifth step: To appreciate purity of emotions, love, family duties and spiritual growth

Sixth step: To follow principles of Dharma

Seventh step: To nurture an eternal bond of friendship and love

On completion of this ritual the marriage is concluded and the couple seeks blessings from elders.