Introduction to Joota Chupai The typical Hindu Groom sports Joota, embroidered Indian footwear, on the day of his wedding. These shoes play a role in […]

Ashirwad – Blessings The concluding step of the Hindu wedding ceremony results in the Ashirwad, translating from Sanksrit to blessings. The elders of the family […]

Mangal Fera Ritual Similar to the Saptapadi ritual of the Hindu Ceremony, Mangal Fera (also referred to as Mangal Phere) consists of the couple taking […]

Mangalsutra Ritual The Mangalsutra, a black and gold necklace with a gold or diamond pendant symbolizes good luck, love, and friendship. In Sanskirt, ‘mangala’ translates […]

Hastmelap Ritual Often grouped together in the Kanyadaan ceremony, the Hastmelap is translated from Sanskirt to mean ‘the joining of the hands’. The couple is […]

Vivaah Homa After the Kanyadaan takes place, the sacred fire is lit. The couple praises the Agni Devta, the Lord of Fire, in hopes of […]

Kanya Aagaman – The Arrival of the Bride This ceremony is the Bride’s first appearance at the wedding. Although some Brides choose to meet the […]

The Ritual of Kanyadaan After the Varmala ceremony, the Kanyadaan ritual takes place. Kanyadaan, meaning “giving away the bride” in Sanskrit, is a symbolic marriage […]

Indian Bridal Outfit The most memorable part of an Indian wedding’s is witnessing the beauty and elegance of the Bride on her special day. With […]

Indian Groom’s Attire The most commonly worn outfit for the Groom on his wedding day is known as a Sherwani, an extremely embellished version of […]

Ganesha Puja History and Introduction After the Baraat, the Groom makes his way to the Mandap to take his seat before the wedding rituals occur. […]

In Hindi, Mandap translates to a covered structure with pillars. In essence, the Mandap serves as the altar for Indian weddings, specifically for Hindu and […]