Wedding Program
OM BHURBHUWA SWAH TAT SAVITUR VARENIYAM BHARGO DEVASYADHIMAHI DHIYOYO NAHA PRACHODAYAT
Oh God, the giver of life, remover of sorrows, bestower of happiness and creator of the Universe
Thou art most luminous and pure. We meditate upon Thee. May Thou inspire and guide our intellect in the right direction
Swagat
Welcome to the bride, groom, family and friends
Kanya Aghman
Arrival of the bride to the mandap
Antar Paat
A sheet of cloth is placed between the bride and groom as they meet each other for the first time
Jaimala
The bride and groom exchange flower garlands signifying unification of marriage
Prarthna
Chanting the great Gayatri Mantra to invoke God's blessings
Mangala Sutra & SindoorDaan
The groom puts red powder on the bride's forehead and welcomes her as his eternal partner
Aashirvaad
The newly wedded couple bow at their parents’ feet to seek their blessings
Friends and relatives shower flowers on the couple wishing them good luck, prosperity and a long happy married life