HINDU PRIEST SERVICES
Vijesh Khetia
Hari Aum
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According to Hindu traditions, marriage is a sacred bond between man and woman binding them spiritually, mentally, physically and morally. The ceremony takes place under a mandap (canopy) which represents the universe. The stacked pots on the four corners of the mandap symbolise the four elements; earth, water, fire and air. The fifth being the top cover; space. The four pillars that hold the mandap together symbolises the four Vedas, they also represent the bride and bridegrooms respected parents. The ceremony is conducted in Sanskrit, an ancient surviving sacred Hindu language, by a Bhrahmin priest and is in accordance with the Vedas, the ancient Holy scriptures.
Swagatam - Jaan Welcome
The jaan is grooms family who arrive in a procession and are welcomed by the brides family. The groom is warmly welcomed by a young unmarried girl who applies a red kumkum mark on his forehead as a humble welcome and good luck blessings.
Pokhnu ceremony
This is the first ceremony at the alter or arch. The groom is warmly welcomed by brides mother, who anoints vermillion powder on grooms forehead and finally places a clay-pot, sampoot in front of him. He then steps on the sampoot symbolising his strength and determination to confront and overcome any obstacles he may face along the path of marriage. He is then escorted to the Mandap, where he sits with his best man by his side.
Ganesh Pooja
The wedding ceremony, Vivah sanskar commences with the worship of Lord Ganesh, whose blessing dispel the darkness of ignorance, removes all obstacles, provide health and wealth leading to peace and prosperity. This ceremony is done by the brides parents.
Vaar Pooja
A very high respect is given to the Groom by the brides parents, by washing the grooms right foot with milk and water. Symbolically the groom is regarded as the form of Lord Vishnu the preserver, who will nourish and look after their daughter in the form of Goddess Laxmi.
Kanya Aagaman - Bride entry
Antarpaat (veil) is held in front of the groom to prevent him from seeing the bride until she enters the mandap. The bride is escorted to the mandap by her mama and brothers. The antarpaat is removed and the couple would see and accept each other as life partners by exchanging fresh flower garlands which mark the beginning of their new life. The ceremony continues by both entities facing each other making commitments of lifetime.
Vivah Sanskar - The Wedding Ceremony