Hindu Wedding Culture

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The various steps in the marriage ceremony include :
Barat: The Bridegroom arrives for the wedding along with his family and friends in a procession.
KanyaDanam : Kanya Danam is performed by the father of the bride in presence of a large gathering that is invited to witness the wedding.

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This is a generalized wedding ceremony, and there are regional and community variations. Some of the steps may be omited or added from the following list based on local and family customs.
As per the Vedic rituals, the bridegroom sings the following :
With God as our guide, let us take :the first step to nourish each other:the second step to grow together in strength:the third step to preserve our wealth:the fourth step to share our joys and sorrows:the fifth step to care for our children:the sixth step to be together forever:the seventh step to remain lifelong friends,the perfect halves to make a perfect whole.

The Mangala Suthra Dharana is the tying of the thread containing the marks of the Vishnu or Shiva in the neck of the bride by the groom. Suhaag The groom places sindhoor (red powder) on the bride's hair symbolizing her as a married woman.

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