Marriages are made in heaven but taken care on earth ,its all about getting two souls together.India is all about tradition and rituals no doubt in this modern world Onida is still very religious n all the ceremonies are traditionally celebrated by us.The Wedding Ceremonies in India offer you a glimpse of the tradition and culture of this land. You are sure to be overwhelmed by the miscellaneous hues and colors that these events have on their platter.Indian marriages is not about two persons getting married it involves families and various ceremonies seven vows or sath phera ceremony is one of them .in this ceremony both bride and groom take seven pledge for good marriage life.The Seven Vows/Saat Phere also hold a vast meaning in the wedding ritual. The Seven Vows/Saat Phere are the rounds taken around the holy fire place by the bride and groom together. With every round they make one promise to their partner. This way they make seven promises.In India it is commonly say that person u get married once is matter of seven lives relationship,all the seven vows are verbalize by bride ,knot is tied between them which symbolize that they are together now for rest of their life.A traditional wedding gift during the Indian wedding ceremony is the presentation of a mangalsutra, or necklace, from the groom to the bride. He may also place a red powder in the part of her as a visual signification of the marriage.
step One: Prayer for nourishment and provisions
This pledge means to provide meaningful life and taking care of all household ,They pray to God to let them walk together so that they will get food.
step two:happiness and health
A pledge to build, harness and develop the physical, mental and spiritual powers and to lead a healthy life style.
step third :Wealth and prosperity
A pledge to walk together to get wealth , to earn and increase the wealthy through righteous and proper means as a way of family comfort and existence.they pray for goodwill n strength so tat they can share pain together
Four: Mutual love, trust, and preservation of families ties
A pledge to maintain loyalty and trust ,maintain bonding between families.The bride and groom together pray for the beautiful, heroic and noble children from God
Step Five: Welfare of the universe, virtue
A pledge for trustful and long life ,lead a productive life, to have children and to be responsible for them.
step six: Long life, joy, and togetherness
A pledge to be discipline n self control to maintain harmony in relationship ,They ask God to make them friends and give the maturity to carry out the friendship for lifetime. The husband says to his new wife that now they have become friends
step seven:Relationship: love and sacrifice
A pledge to be loyal to each other ,always be together in bad times ,remain life long companion supporting each other.
Saatpheras ceremony is held after reception (barat) take place and it is in bride house .Saat phera is usually held in open area according to rituals as it is said phera take place under stars .Mandap is well decorated with four pillars .It is usually made of bamboo and is decorated with red and silver colors. The four pillars of the mandap signify the parents on both sides, which toiled hard to bring their children up. The mandap ceremony usually takes place at the house of the bride or otherwise it is held at the wedding venue itself. All the rituals during the mandap ceremony are performed in front of the sacred fire and hymns recited by the priest, from Vedas. The main rituals conducted here are Saat Phere, Kanyadaan, Maang baharai etc. mandap ceremony start and bride n groom knot is tied it symbolize that they are together now for life long ,seven pledge are taken by both of them for properous lfe father of bride also perform rituals like kanyadan kanyadan means father is now ready to trie knot betwenn bride n groom and give them blessing for long life toughener ,traditionally it is said that kanyadan is great rituals person how does kanyadan go to heaven after death .priest follow some mantras which fullfills this ceremony ,In this ceremony groom first tie mangalsutra in bride neck which means she is now his bride and ceremony ended with mangbahrana and know bride n groom are married and finally they take blessing from there parents for future life .
