India , treasure of rich cultural heritage, is world over known for its fairs and festivals.Indian culture has so deep impact on the minds o...
India, treasure of rich cultural heritage, is world over known for its fairs and festivals.Indian culture has so deep impact on the minds of the foreigners, that now a days people abroad are getting married according to Indian customs & traditions. If they are already married, they again perform their marriage with their spouse in an Indian style.
As Hindu tradition, Marriage is the attempted union of two different families rather than the union of two individuals.Marriage will be performed in front of temple or a venue called Mandapam (stage)Incense sticks, diya (traditional lamp made of brass) and bhasmam (vermilion), fire (Homakunda) will also be placed besides the picture of the deity. Then the girl and boy, in traditional dress, will exchange rings and flower in presence of the gathering. Usually the engagement is held as a sacred one and is not allowed to withdraw from it. These all supervised by a priest
Marriage in Indian style
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