{"product_id":"lets-know-hindu-wedding-ceremonies-a-unique-tradition-of-life-time-relationship-between-man-and-w","title":"Let's Know Hindu Wedding Ceremonies : A unique tradition of life time relationship between man and w","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Ramesh Chander Dogra\u003cbr\u003eUrmila Dogra\/\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Star Publications\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2009\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 48\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 9788176503877\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHindu wedding is a sacred tradition of life time marital relationship between man and woman. It is performed with the observance of several rituals and customs, which make it an elaborate affair. These ceremonies continue for several days prior to the main ceremony, know as ‘pani grahana’. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is performed by the couple taking seven rounds of the sacred fire, know as ‘saat phere’, in the presence of a Hindu priest and amidst chanting of hymns and mantras from Hindu scriptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportance of marriage\u003cbr\u003eOrigin of marriage\u003cbr\u003ePre-marital scene\u003cbr\u003eLimitations of marriage\u003cbr\u003eAge of marriage\u003cbr\u003eQualifications of the bridegroom \u0026amp; bride\u003cbr\u003eBetrothal\u003cbr\u003eMusic in marriage ceremonies\u003cbr\u003eAim of marriage\u003cbr\u003eMarriage ceremonies in various parts of India\u003cbr\u003eVivah (marriage) definition\u003cbr\u003eForms of marriage in ancient India\u003cbr\u003eSome other forms of marriage\u003cbr\u003eAuspicious marriage day\u003cbr\u003eMarriage hymns and ceremonies\u003cbr\u003eSignificance of ceremonies\u003cbr\u003eOrnaments and jewellery for married women\u003cbr\u003eAnkur panam\u003cbr\u003eAncestral blessings and other rites\u003cbr\u003eMilni\u003cbr\u003eArait, Jaimala\u003cbr\u003eWorship of deities\u003cbr\u003eMadhuparka (Honey and yughurt)\u003cbr\u003eKanyadan, and patnigraham\u003cbr\u003eMangala Ashtaka (Verses of blessings)\u003cbr\u003eAkshataropana (Wishfulfilling)\u003cbr\u003eSutra veshtana\u003cbr\u003eVivah Homa (Marriage and vows before the sacred-fire)\u003cbr\u003eSaptapadi (Seven Steps ceremony)\u003cbr\u003eAgni Prarthana\u003cbr\u003eLocal customs in some parts of India\u003cbr\u003eMangal Ashtak\u003cbr\u003eMangala Sutra\u003cbr\u003eSindurdanam\u003cbr\u003eAshirwad (Blessings)\u003cbr\u003eDoli Departure for bride\u003cbr\u003eFeeding ceremony\u003cbr\u003eDuties of husband and wife after marriage\u003cbr\u003eRespect to elders\u003cbr\u003eDowry\u003cbr\u003eSignificance of colours in marriage\u003cbr\u003eTurmeric in Marriage\u003cbr\u003eImportance of Flowers and trees (Fresh flowers, Lotus)\u003cbr\u003eImportance of Tilak, Bindi\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"Ramesh Chander Dogra \/ Star Publications \/ Hardcover","offer_id":68153764315504,"sku":"27052","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1041\/5203\/9792\/files\/27052.jpg?v=1793913747","url":"https:\/\/marketcalvexa.shop\/products\/lets-know-hindu-wedding-ceremonies-a-unique-tradition-of-life-time-relationship-between-man-and-w","provider":"Alderstone House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}