Hindu Wedding Traditions

Wedding Traditions
The Indian culture celebrates marriage as a sacrament (Sanskara), a rite enabling two individuals to start their journey in life together. In a Hindu wedding, the multiplicity of creation becomes possible when spirit (Purush) unites with matter (Prakritti). The Hindu wedding lays emphasis on three essential values: happiness, harmony, and growth.
The institution of marriage [...]

White and Yellow Corn

To symbolize their bonding, American Indian couples will share a meal of corn mush during their ceremony. Two types of corn are used: white and yellow. White represents male and yellow female, joined together.

Baraats

If you’ve ever been to an Indian wedding, you probably noticed that the groom rode up to the ceremony on a decorated horse or perhaps in a decorated car. This ceremony is called a Baraat, and symbolizes the acceptance of the groom’s family into the bride’s family (and vice versa). Traditionally the groom [...]