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Describe in detail the wedding ceremonies in Christianity and Sikhism and carefully explain the key features of each.
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Describe in detail the wedding ceremonies in Christianity and Sikhism and carefully explain the key features of each. The Sikh wedding ceremony is the 'Anand Karaj' meaning the 'ceremony of bliss'. It takes place in the Gurdwara. First a meeting takes place called the Milni. It involves all relatives exchanging gifts and turbans. A reception meal is then eaten. After, the wedding ceremony takes place infront of the guru Granth Sahib. The Groom comes forward and sits facing the holy book. The bride comes in and sits at his left-hand side. The Granthi explains all the responsibilities. The couple then bow to the holy book to show they accept them. The couple stands with their fathers and a lesson is read and a hymn sung. The bride's father places garlands of flowers over the couple. He takes the grooms scarf and ties it to the bride's dupatta. On behalf of...
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