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Significance of Varmala Ceremony – The First Step To A New Life!

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Different cultures have different ways of celebrating this spotlight-occasion. The Indian way of marriage is well-known throughout the world as one of the most extravagant and lavish ceremonies. Its charm and brilliance draw people even from other parts of the world to celebrate their one and only best occasion in the Indian way. Varmala is not just a fancy ceremony, instead, is considered to be an integral part of any  Hindu wedding . This ritual has also been mentioned in Vedic literature books of ancient times. It can be otherwise named as Jaimala. Varmala means exchanging of garlands by the bride and the groom. It is made of fresh and pious flowers. In ancient times it was believed to be the acceptance ritual by the bride and the groom for the marriage.  Even in Gandharva Vivahs, the marriage of celestial beings, the marriage was sealed by the exchange of garlands. Significance of Varmala Ceremony                   ...

Getting married? Check your compatibility score

Marriages are considered to be very crucial decisions in Hindu culture. In Hinduism, marriage is not just about a relationship of two people but is about a bond between two families. There are many scrutinizations made before coming to a conclusion, starting from caste, family background, profession, culture and much more. Among these the matching of Kundli is a must done my most of the Hindu families. So what is this Kundli matching all about? Is it relevant? Does it really affect your marriage? Are its theories that convincing? We have answers to all your questions! What is a Kundli? According to the Vedic Astrology system personal horoscopes are made. It depends on factors like, date of birth, time of birth and location of birth. Considering these factors a Kundli is made which features many significant specifications like horoscope symbol, naxatra, prevailing stars, Varna, Guna and much more. This science of intensive mathematical calculations of the planetary positio...

Indian Marriages And The Quirky Superstitions

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Indian wedding is all about a bonding between two families and not just a marriage. It is more about socializing and giving blessings to the newlywed couple. The rituals and the functions which happen are quite lengthy and extravagant but are fun to perform. Among all these rituals having so many mythological significance’s, there are certain happenings which have been a part of superstition since ages. These superstitions and beliefs are interesting, based in religion or just plain quirky! We have jotted down a few interesting one’s for you! Darker the Mehendi, the luckier the bride People believe that the color of the Heena put on the bride’s hand and legs decide the love she will receive from her husband. The darker the color the more loving her spouse and her in laws will be towards her. That’s weird but is strongly believed by many. Spilling of Milk It’s important to observe the boiling milk in the house where a wedding is happening. It is believed that d...