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Vidaai rice ritual: why the bride throws rice behind her
Why does a bride throw rice over her shoulder at her vidaai, and tip a kalash of rice at her new home? The meaning behind both rituals, and how families do them.
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Saptapadi: the meaning of the seven steps and vows
What do the seven vows of a Hindu wedding actually say? The Sanskrit of each Saptapadi step, what it means, and why the last step is about friendship.
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Haldi ceremony meaning: why turmeric comes before the wedding
Why do families cover the bride and groom in turmeric before the wedding? The meaning of the haldi ceremony, the ubtan recipe, its customs and how to invite guests.
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Kanyadaan meaning: the promise behind the ritual
Kanyadaan is not just “giving the daughter away”. Learn what the ritual means, the Sanskrit vows the father and groom exchange, and how Panigrahan follows.