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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.
Paperback
in English and Sanskrit
- First edition
0979350131 9780979350139
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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
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