Abhilasha & Seán
Ceremony Details
BARAAT
Groom's Arrival
The groom, his family, and friends parade to the wedding venue with music and dancing.
MILNI
Welcoming the Groom's Family
The bride's family receives the groom and his family upon their arrival for the wedding ceremony. The bride's mother performs welcome rituals and gives her blessings.
KANYA AGAMAN
Bride's Arrival
The bride arrives to join the groom escorted by close friends and family.
JAI MALA
Exchanging Garlands
The couple exchanges garlands to show their consent to the marriage. They take their places in the mandap (altar) for the ceremony.
GATH BANDHAN
Tying the Knot
The ends of the couples' scarves are tied together to symbolize the joining of their lives. The couple hold hands and accept each other as life partners.
AGNI POOJA
Calling Agni as a Witness
Agni (fire) is lit as a witness to the marriage. The bride and groom offer various items to feed the fire, and recite vows to be faithful and respectful to one another.
MANGAL PHERA
Circling the Sacred Fire
The bride and groom circle the sacred fire, taking their first steps as a married couple. With each circle, they seek happiness and prosperity in their household.
SAPTAPADI
The Seven Steps
The couple will take seven steps together that represent the beginning of their journey in life together. With each step, they make a vow to each other that together they will: 1. Pursue physical vitality 2. Pursue strong mental energy 3. Pursue prosperity and share worldly goods 4. Fill their hearts with great joy, peace, trust and spiritual values 5. Raise healthy and virtuous children 6. Live in harmony with nature 7. Remain lifetime companions and friends