the bride and bridegroom walk around the fire four times during the mangal pher ritual of the hindu wedding ceremony.
the bride and bridegroom walk around the fire four times during the mangal pher ritual of the hindu wedding ceremony.
how many times does the bride and bridegroom walk around the fire during the mangal pherā ritual of the hindu wedding ceremony?
four
in some parts of india, such as gujarat and northern india, a "laja homa" ritual called "mangal pherā" is performed where the couple make four circles around holy fire. it follows "hasta milap" (meeting of hands of the couple), but precedes "saptapadi". the first three circles is led by the groom, and it represents three of four goals of life considered important in hindu life – "dharma", "artha", "kama". the fourth circle is led by bride and it represents the fourth goal of life – "moksha". after "saptapadi", as hymns are being recited, the groom performs "māņg sindoor" ritual where a saffron or red color powder is marked into the parting of the wife's hair. instead of circling the fire and other steps, the rituals and ceremonies may be performed symbolically, such as stepping on small heaps of rice or throwing grains into the fire.
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section::::hindu wedding.:gath bandhan (tying of the wedding knot).









































the word “gath” means knot and “bandhan” means tying. in this ritual a scarve is placed around the neck of the bride and bridegroom which is tied together and which symbolizes the eternal bond between the couple. it also denotes their pledge before god to remain faithful and to love each other for eternity.









































section::::hindu wedding.:mangalphera (walk around the holy fire).
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