Sikh Wedding Ceremony
Anand Karaj
A Sikh wedding is a beautiful representation of elegance, purity, and serenity. The Sikh wedding ceremony called "Anand Karaj" takes place in a Sikh temple called "Gurudwara" in the presence of "The Guru Granth Sahib". During the ceremony the groom followed by the bride circumambulate the Guru Granth Sahib. This is called "Lavan"and the ceremony is complete after four Lavan.
First Lavan
The bride and the groom take a solemn pledge by going around the Guru Granth Sahib to remain with each other for the rest of their life and stay on the path of Dharma (Righteousness).
Second Lavan
They take a vow to leave all ego and vices and commit to be pious.
Third Lavan
They promise to act in synergy like two bodies and one soul filled with divine love.
Fourth Lavan
The couple has found peace and equilibrium of their mind as they have reached a divine place with great ease. Now they are blessed to begin their life together.
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