About this Samskara
Marriage is the most sacred Grihya Samskara. The Vedic wedding ceremony connects two souls across seven lifetimes through the Saptapadi ritual.
Mantras & Rituals for this Ceremony
1
Mangalashtakam
2
Saptapadi Mantras (Seven Vows)
3
Lakshmi Narayan Ashtakam
4
Vivah Homa Mantras
Full Ceremony — Step by Step
1
Ganesh Puja
Begin the ceremony by invoking Lord Ganesha to remove all obstacles from the sacred union.
2
Kanyadaan
The father of the bride offers his daughter to the groom — considered the highest act of giving in Hindu tradition.
3
Vivah Homa
Sacred fire (Agni) is invoked as the divine witness. Mantras are offered into the flames.
4
Saptapadi
The couple takes seven steps together around the sacred fire, each step representing a sacred vow for this and all future lives.
5
Sindoor & Mangalsutra
The groom applies sindoor and ties the Mangalsutra, completing the Vivah Samskara.