Ceremony Program

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Jewish Ceremony

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30 minutes Sermon from the Rabbi 7 Blessings: 1: Blessed are you, Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, who creates the fruit of the vine. 2: Blessed are you, Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, who created everything for His glory. 3: Blessed are you, Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, who created humanity. 4: Blessed are you, Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, who created humanity in His image, in the image of the likeness of his form, and made for them an everlasting establishment. Blessed are you, Lord, who created humanity. 5: May the barren one (Jerusalem) rejoice greatly and delight in the ingathering of her children within her in joy. Blessed are you Lord who causes Zion to rejoice with her children. 6: The loving partners shall rejoice as You caused your creatures to delight in the Garden of Eden of old. Blessed are you Lord who causes the groom and bride to rejoice. 7: Blessed are you, Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, who creates happiness and joy, groom and bride. Exultation, delight, amusement, and pleasure, love and brotherhood, peace and friendship. Soon, Lord our God, may the sound of happiness and the sound of joy and the voice of the groom and the voice of the bride be heard in the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem — the rejoicing of groom from their huppahs and youths from their singing banquets. Blessed are you Lord who makes the groom rejoice with the bride. Ketubah call and response - Jewish marriage contract Ring exchange Breaking of glass End of Jewish ceremony

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Intermission

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15 mins

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Hindu Ceremony

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1 hour 15 minutes Ganesh Puja: Prayer to Lord Ganesha, to remove any obstacles during the marriage Varpuja & Madhupark: Honoring the groom Antarpatt & Kanya agaman: Arrival of the bride Jai mala: Exchanging of flower garlands Kanyadan & Hastmelap: Giving away of the daughter & joining of hands Agni Puja: Prayers to the God of Fire Managal Phera: Four circles around the fire, symbolizing their commitment to the four goals of life: Dharma (virtue/duty), Artha (wealth/prosperity), Kama (love/pleasure), and Moksha (spiritual liberation) Saptapadi: The couple takes 7 circles around the fire to represent the below 7 vows - 1. To respect and honor each other 2. To share in each other's joy and sorrow 3. To trust in and be loyal to each other 4. To appreciate knowledge, human values, sacrifice and service 5. To reconfirm their vow of purity, love and familial duties 6. To follow the principles of Dharma 7. To nurture an eternal bond of friendship and love Kansar Bhojan: The first "meal" as husband and wife Sindoor & Mangalsutra: Applying vermillion on the forehead and giving the mangalsutra (wedding necklace) to the wife as symbols of marriage Akhansaubhagyawati: Wishes to the new wife for a long and happy marriage