Wedding Puja
A traditional Marathi wedding is a sacred and joyous occasion filled with rituals that signify love, commitment, and family unity.
1. Engagement Ceremony (Sakharpuda)
The engagement is a pre-wedding ritual where both families bless the couple. The bride's family gifts her a symbolic packet of sugar, signifying sweetness in the upcoming married life.
2. Mangalashtak - The Wedding Blessings
Mangalashtak are sacred Vedic hymns recited during the wedding ceremony. These verses invoke divine blessings and signify the sacred bond between the couple.
3. Saptapadi - The Seven Sacred Vows
- Commitment to Dharma (Righteousness)
- Pursuit of Prosperity
- Love and Trust
- Family and Relationships
- Raising Children Together
- Health and Well-being
- Lifelong Togetherness
4. Satyanarayan Pooja
Satyanarayan Pooja is performed to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu for happiness, prosperity, and peace in the couple's life.
A Marathi wedding is not just a union of two individuals but a sacred bond between two families. The rituals symbolize love, respect, commitment, and blessings for a happy and fulfilling life together.