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  2. Baraat - Wikipedia

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    The word Baraat is derived from Sanskrit word Varayātrā [8] (वरयात्रा) literally meaning groom's procession. In Bengali, the baraat is usually referred to as "Borjatri" (বরযাত্রী) when the groom along with his family members, friends and closest relatives leave for the bride's home which is the venue of the marriage.

  3. Hindu wedding - Wikipedia

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    The Arya Samaj movement popularized the term Vedic wedding among the Hindu expatriates in north during the colonial era, it was however prevalent in south India even before. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] The roots of this tradition are found in hymn 10.85 of the Rigveda Shakala samhita , which is also called the "Rigvedic wedding hymn".

  4. Punjabi wedding traditions - Wikipedia

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    The last major function before the wedding is decoration with temporary henna tattoos.This is often blended with the sangeet ceremony. Mehndi artists are called to the houses of the boy and girl and apply mehendi to the palms of the female family members, groom and the hands and feet of the bride.

  5. Prenuptial agreement - Wikipedia

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    A prenuptial agreement, antenuptial agreement, or premarital agreement (commonly referred to as a prenup) is a written contract entered into by a couple before marriage or a civil union that enables them to select and control many of the legal rights they acquire upon marrying, and what happens if their marriage eventually ends by death or divorce.

  6. Engagement - Wikipedia

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    The origins of European engagement in marriage practice are found in the Jewish law (), first exemplified by Abraham, and outlined in the last Talmudic tractate of the Nashim (Women) order, where marriage consists of two separate acts, called erusin (or kiddushin, meaning sanctification), which is the betrothal ceremony, and nissu'in or chupah, [a] the actual ceremony for the marriage.

  7. Saptapadi - Wikipedia

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    Description. The saptapadi is an ancient ritual that dates back to the Vedic period. The circumambulation of the sacred altar of fire is a rite that is performed differently in various regions of South Asia. In some regions, the couple walks around the altar seven times. In other regions, the couple takes seven steps to complete a single ...

  8. Arranged marriage in the Indian subcontinent - Wikipedia

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    Arranged marriages vary widely by region and community across the Indian subcontinent. The marriage process usually begins with a realization in the family that a child is old enough to marry. For a girl, it is during her graduation or early twenties; for a boy, it is after he is 'settled', with a decent job and consistent earnings.

  9. Hinduism - Wikipedia

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    A wedding is the most extensive personal ritual an adult Hindu undertakes in his or her life. A typical Hindu wedding is solemnised before Vedic fire ritual (shown). [336] Most Hindus observe religious rituals at home. [337] The rituals vary greatly among regions, villages, and individuals. They are not mandatory in Hinduism.