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A reference source on the Hindu wedding ceremony (from the perspective of Hindus living in North America), including its history, guidance for brides, grooms and their parents, the Vedic Hindu Vivāha Vidhi adaptation, English language information for the purohitas, and a discussion of Hindu/non-Hindu interfaith marriages.

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Bhar Printing, Inc.
Language
English, Sanskrit
Pages
161

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Hinduism, wedding, marriage, ritual, liturgy, vivaha, samskara, Hinduism -- Rituals, Hindu marriage customs and rites

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Table of Contents

Preface. Page 3
Team of Contributors. Page 4
Notes on Transliteration. Page 5
Chapter 1. Introduction Page 9
Chapter 2. Hindu Vivāha Saṃskāra - symbolism Page 15
What is a Saṃskāra Page 15
Sixteen Saṃskāra in Hindu Dharma Page 15
Four Āśramas in Hindu Dharma Page 17
Vivāha as a Saṃskāra Page 19
Seven essential Vivāha elements Page 22
Page Homah (fire offering)
Page Panigrahanam (acceptance of hand)
Page Laja-homah (puffed grain offering)
Page Agni-pradaksina(couple circles fire)
Page Asmarohanam (bride steps on stone)
Page Saptapadih (seven steps)
Page Dhruva arundhati saptarsi darsanam (viewing of Pole star)
The ceremony steps, symbolism Page 24
Chapter 3. Hindu Vivāha Saṃskāra - the complete ceremony Page 39
Page Prastavikam (preamble)
1-A Page Vadhu-jyestha-agamanam (arrival of bride's elders)
1-B Page Vara-jyestha-agamanam (arrival of groom's elders)
2-A Page Vara-agamanam (groom's arrival)
2-B Page Vara-pujanam (puja of groom as Vishnu)
3-A Page Kanya-agamanam (bride's arrival)
3-B Page Vadhu-pujanam (puja of bride as Lakshmi)
4 Page Vivaha-vidhih (wedding ceremony)
4-A Page Sri ganesa-pujanam (puja of ganesa)
4-B Page Punyaha vacanam (auspicious day declaration)
4-C Page Sankalpah (declaration of objective/intent & gotra)
4-D Page Kankana-bandhanam (tying thread to wrists)
5-A Page Paraspara sammatih (mutual consent, N. American addition)
5-B Page Kanya-danam (giving away bride)
6-A Page Mangalastakam (8 verses)
6-B Page Aksataropanam (showering rice mix on heads)
6-C Page Mangalya-tantu-bandhanam (tying necklace)
6-D Page Kunkum-aropanam (applying red powder)
6-E Page Anguliyaka-pradanam (gift of ring to groom)
6-F Page Vadhu-vara-vastra-bandhanam (tying the knot)
7-A Page Panigrahanam
7-B Page Vivahahomah (wedding fire ceremony)
7-C Page Pradhanahomah (main fire ceremony)
7-D Page Laja-homah; Agni-pradaksina; Asmarohanam
7-E Page Saptapadih (traditional, groom only)
7-F Page Saptapadi (alternative, joint)
7-G Page Dhruva-arundhati-saptarsi-smaranam
8 Page Asirvacanam (collective blessings)
Chapter 4. Hindu/non-Hindu interfaith marriages Page 113
Chapter 5. Logistics Page 123
Events
Page Mehendi/Sangita/Garba (henna & music party)
Page Pre-wedding puja (sometimes gauri-hara)
Page Wedding ceremony
Page Reception
Elders
Expenses
Muhurta (auspicious day/time)
Venue choice/fire regulations
Ceremony steps
Stage & Mandapa (tent)
Audio video recording
Music
Dress code
Review of logistics
Appendix A. Hindu Vivāha Saṃskāra steps - table Page 129
Appendix B. book references Page 131
Appendix C. Ślokas composed by Śrī Dātāra Page 133
Appendix D. the Saṃskāra of acceptance of Hindu Dharma Page 135
Appendix E. Glossary Page 157
Appendix F. regional social customs Page 161

Edition Notes

Copyright Date
2011

Classifications

Library of Congress
BL1226.82 .M3

Contributors

Editor
Kotwal, Deepak Atmaram

The Physical Object

Format
Paperback
Number of pages
161

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL25414013M
ISBN 10
0979350131
ISBN 13
9780979350139
OCLC/WorldCat
772457120

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