An edition of Vivāha Saṃskāra: the Hindu wedding ceremony
(2011)
Vivāha Saṃskāra
the Hindu wedding ceremony
First edition
by World Hindu Council of America (VHPA)
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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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Vivāha Saṃskāra: the Hindu wedding ceremony
2011, Bhar Printing, Inc.
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in English and Sanskrit
- First edition
0979350131 9780979350139
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Book Details
Table of Contents
Preface.
Team of Contributors.
Notes on Transliteration.
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Hindu Vivāha Saṃskāra - symbolism
What is a Saṃskāra
Sixteen Saṃskāra in Hindu Dharma
Four Āśramas in Hindu Dharma
Vivāha as a Saṃskāra
Seven essential Vivāha elements
The ceremony steps, symbolism
Chapter 3. Hindu Vivāha Saṃskāra - the complete ceremony
1-A
1-B
2-A
2-B
3-A
3-B
4
4-A
4-B
4-C
4-D
5-A
5-B
6-A
6-B
6-C
6-D
6-E
6-F
7-A
7-B
7-C
7-D
7-E
7-F
7-G
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Chapter 4. Hindu/non-Hindu interfaith marriages
Chapter 5. Logistics
Events
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
Appendix B. book references
Appendix C. Ślokas composed by Śrī Dātāra
Appendix D. the Saṃskāra of acceptance of Hindu Dharma
Appendix E. Glossary
Appendix F. regional social customs
Edition Notes
Classifications
Contributors
The Physical Object
Edition Identifiers
Work Identifiers
Source records
Links outside Open Library
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