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A Hindu Marriage Ceremony The importance of marriage in the Hindu community is expressed in the Samskar, or ritual, of the wedding. The ceremony differs from one community to another. In India it would take place at the bride's home. In Britain a hall may be booked for the occasion. Sisters, female cousins and aunts dress the bride. The sari and jewellery will be gifts from her family. It is the Hindu costum for the parents to arrange a marriage. A priest then looks at horoscopes to find if it is a perfect match. The wedding and the feast afterwards, can last for three days. Each family has its own priest who builds a sacred fire. A priest leads the ceremony. He prepares for the Havan by lighting the ritual fire and reciting hymns calling on the gods to bless the occasion. When the groom arrives he is garlanded with flowers. The...

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