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Wedding Ceremonies in Hinduism The universal wedding is known as the Vedic marriage, named after the Vedas (holy book). However, there are regional variations with their different traditions so see our individual ceremonies below for more specific information. The groom arrives with his wedding party (baarat) and is received by the family (milni). Some brides greet their groom by garlanding him (jayamala) after their mother has already done so (aarati. Moving inside the temple, the priest calls for Ganesha's blessing for success (Ganesh Puja) followed by the Navgraha prayer (asking the blessing of all of the planets for peace and wealth). The uncle and the sisters walk the bride to the mendap (wedding tent) where the father performs kanya danam (handing over ceremony). By spreading turmeric on her hands, she acknowledge the change in status from a single woman and daughter to a wife. The father then places the brides dyed hand...

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