India is a combination of different views, beliefs, faiths, and customs.
Here, the energetic residents follow similarly abundant rituals and their nuptials are rather lavish full of pomp and splendour.
Without any question, Hindu nuptials would top the mentioned list of flamboyants. But, the seven vows of Hindu marriage performed before 'Agni' or fire are regarded as the most holy and unbreakable in Hindu Books of law and traditions.
As indicated before, a Hindu marriage is a solemn and extensive process containing many essential ceremonies and rites which may last over many days. But, the holy seven vows which are fulfilled on the day of the marriage itself, are important to the Hindu weddings.
A Hindu wedding is incomplete without the saptapadi vows.
Let's acquire a deeper knowledge of these Hindu Wedding vows.
The Hindu marriage vows are not much different from the marriage oath/vows made by brides and grooms before the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit at Christian weddings.
The would-be husbands and wives are supposed to repeat the seven vows while taking seven circles phrases around the Holy Fire or Agni. The priest explains the importance of each commitment to the young couple and urges them to implement these marriage vows in their lives after they merge as a pair.
These seven vows of a Hindu marriage are also known as Saptha Padhi and they encompass all the components and customs of marriage. They consist of pledges which the bride and the groom make to each other in the presence of a priest while revolving around a holy flame in honour of the fire deity 'Agni'.
These customary Hindu vows are nothing but marital commitments made by the couple to one another. Such vows or pledges build an invisible tie between the couple as they recite the promising words for a happy and fruitful life together.
The seven vows of Hindu marriage embody marriage as a symbol of purity and the uniting of two different persons as well as their society and culture.
In this rite, the couple exchange vows of love, responsibility, respect, fidelity, and a fruitful marriage where they commit to remain partners forever. These vows are spoken in Sanskrit.
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