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2. Hindu wedding - Wikipedia

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   An Indian girl holding an umbrella for a Hindu wedding ceremony. In North Indian weddings, the bride and the groom say the following words after completing the seven steps: We have taken the Seven Steps. You have become mine forever. Yes, we have become partners. I have become yours. Hereafter, I cannot live without you. Do not live without me.

3. Weddings in India - Wikipedia

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   Weddings in India vary according to the region, the religion, the community and the personal preferences of the bride and groom.They are festive occasions in India, and in most cases celebrated with extensive decorations, colour, music, dance, outfits and rituals that depend on the community, region and religion of the bride and the groom, as well as their preferences. [1]

4. Marriage in Hinduism - Wikipedia

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   Marriage in Hinduism. A Bengali Hindu couple during their wedding ceremony. A North Indian couple wearing traditional attire during a ring ceremony. A Rajput Hindu couple making an offering during their wedding ceremony. A Tamil Hindu couple during their wedding ceremony. The Hindu marriage (Sanskrit: विवाह, romanized: Vivāha, lit.

5. Mangala sutra - Wikipedia

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   For example, in large parts of North India, the toe ring and glass bangles indicate the marital status of a woman. Historian of Indian jewellery, Usha Balakrishnan, explains that the practice of ritualistically adorning the bride with a mangala sutra to solemnise marriage, is a modern concept, made possible due to marketing strategies of ...

6. Upanayana - Wikipedia

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   Upanayana literally means "the act of leading to or near, bringing", "introduction (into any science)" or "initiation" (as elucidated by Monier-Williams). [9] Upanayana is formed from the root √ nī meaning 'to lead'. Nayana is a noun formed from the root √ nī meaning 'leading to'. The prefix upa means 'near'.

7. Punjabi wedding traditions - Wikipedia

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   Engagement is a significant part of a Punjabi wedding. First, the girl is draped with a phulkari (very decorative dupatta), which is usually very ornate. In some families this chunni is a family heirloom, passed down from generation to generation. She is also presented with jewellery, which her mother and sister-in-law help her wear.