You cannot have a Hindu wedding without fire. A small pit is lit in the center of the Mandap, fed with ghee (clarified butter) and herbs. The fire is Agni , the divine witness. The couple does not make vows to a priest or a book; they make them to the fire god, who is believed to carry those promises straight to the gods. If the fire dies, the marriage is void—so someone is constantly feeding it.
This is the official announcement of the union. Families meet to exchange gifts and sweets, signaling that the couple is "off the market."
The main ceremony often takes place under a , a four-pillared structure that serves as a sacred altar.
This is the most critical part of the ceremony. The couple walks seven circles around the sacred fire, each circle representing a specific vow: to provide for each other, to share joys and sorrows, to remain faithful, and to raise a family together.
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