| Saptapadi Saptapadi - sevenfold vows taken by the bride and bridegroom.
one of the most ancient aspects of a Hindu marriage.
It is an essential and crucial part of the ceremony that
validates a marriage.
This sacrament is performed before the homa fire in a
wedding hall or temple and is occasioned by elaborate celebration.
The Grihya Sutras pronounce, "One step for strength,
two steps for vitality, three steps for prosperity, four steps for happiness, five steps
for cattle, six steps for seasons, seven steps for friendship.
These are the seven mantras that the bride and groom take
together around the ceremonial fire. |
