The Hindu Wedding Ceremony

The Hindu Wedding ceremony is a long and elaborate ceremony, with every step rooted in Vedic tradition, signifying various aspects of life that is to follow after the wedding. The mandap-canopy or marriage stage is decorated with flowers and with a fire as witness, the Hindu wedding ceremony begins.

Bengali Wedding

Varaagman – The Groom’s Arrival

The groom arrives for the wedding with his family. They are all greeted by the bride’s family. The bride’s mother then performs a welcoming ritual and leads the groom to the Mandap.

Vighnharta

Ganesh Pooja – Worshipping Lord Ganesh

The wedding ceremony begins by offering a prayer to Lord Ganesh. Lord Ganesh is worshipped, so he may remove all obstacles and bless the couple.

Kanya Aagman – The Bride’s Arrival

The bride is escorted down the aisle to the Mandap by her maternal uncles.
Upon arrival, the bride’s father takes…