Saat Vaachan Meaning Translations - Page 3

Granthi-Bandhan
The next step is 'granthi-bandhan' or tying the knot. In this the cloth tied around the groom's waist is tied to the chunni of the bride. The ceremony is symbolic of the union of two individuals. From this day they become one entity. Either the sister of the groom or the priest does it.

Paanigrahan
This is followed by the 'paanigrahan' ceremony. The groom takes the bride's hand in his hand. It is again a symbol of this most pious nion. It signifies that they will now be together in good times and bad.

Pheras
Then the groom and the bride go around the fire. This act is called 'pheras'. In a Marawadi wedding only four 'pheras' are done in the mandap, rest of the three pheras are performed at the entrance. Following the tradition, in the two pheras, the girl is in the front and in the other two the boy leads

Ashwahrohan
In the Ashwarnarohan ceremony the girl puts her foot on a grinding stone. The custom is symbolic of steadfastness and symbolic of facing every challenge with courage. Then the brothers of the bride puts 'kheel' or puffed rice in the bride's hand, which are passed to the groom's hand and then offered to the fire. This ritual is symbolic of brother's happiness and wishes of prosperity for his sister and her husband.

Vamang-Sthapana and Sindurdaan
Later, in a ceremony called ' vamang-sthpana' the groom requests the bride to sit on his left side, because the heart is in the left side of the body. This signifies that the groom is accepting the bride and is establishing her in his heart. This is followed by sindurdaan ceremony wherein the groom fills the bride's centre hair parting with sindoor or vermillion. Sindoor is considered to be the most auspicious sign of a Hindu married woman.

Saptapadi
Now, 'saptapadi' is carried out. The bride and the groom walk seven steps together. This signifies that till now they have walked alone but from now on, they will always walk together in synchronization. While observing the custom, the bride and the groom utter seven sentences, which are in fact promises, they make regarding their conduct towards each other. After this 'pherpatta' is done which signifies that the bride can freely proceed to her in-laws house. After this the sister of the groom does the 'sargunthi' or adorning of the girl's hair. This ritual signifies acceptance of bride by the groom's family.

Aanjhala Bharaai
Following the 'aanjhala bharai' tradition, a bag full of money is put in the new bride's lap by her father-in-law. This is his way of welcoming her into his family and also to make her aware of her family responsibilities. The bride then distributes a part of this money to her sister-in-law and her husband. After this the new couple get up from the mandap. All the elders bless them when the couple touches their feet.

Paharavani
The groom is then taken for 'paharavani' wherein he is made to sit on a new cloth or asana and is welcomed by a Tika. He is also given gifts in the form of money, clothes and other things for his personal use. A silver utensil or kachola is given to the groom's father. The woman folk of the bride's side then take the groom for the fun-filled 'shloka kahalai' session wherein he is made to recite poems or dohas. After this, the bride worships the threshold (dahaleez) of her paternal home and breaks an earthen diya on it. The groom and the bride are escorted out and they leave for the groom's house.

Bidai
At the time of the bidai, a coconut is placed under the wheel of the car before the bride lifts her veil for the husband after the wedding. At this stage, the groom usually gives a piece of jewelry to his bride.

Post-Wedding Rituals
There are a few but interesting post-wedding rituals of a Marwari Wedding:

Grihapravesh
Grihapravesh takes place once the baraat returns with the newly weds. The bride still wears the veil while the puja and other ceremonies take place.

Pagelagni
Pagelagni takes place the day following the grihapravesh. This is a ceremony where the bride, still in veil, is formally introduced to all the family members of the groom who bless her and give her gifts. The veil is then finally removed.

Other post - wedding ceremonies include the 'Chura' wherein the mother-in-law presents bangles to the bride. While during the 'Mooh Dikhai', the bride gets a chance to get acquainted with all her new family members one by one.

Originally posted by: _charu_

Wedding Rituals (Marwari  wedding)

 

After jaimala or varmala ceremony, the bride and groom is taken to another mandap where rituals related to phera are performed.

Granthi-Bandhan
The next step is 'granthi-bandhan' or tying the knot. In this the cloth tied around the groom's waist is tied to the chunni of the bride. The ceremony is symbolic of the union of two individuals. From this day they become one entity. Either the sister of the groom or the priest does it.

Paanigrahan
This is followed by the 'paanigrahan' ceremony. The groom takes the bride's hand in his hand. It is again a symbol of this most pious nion. It signifies that they will now be together in good times and bad.

Pheras
Then the groom and the bride go around the fire. This act is called 'pheras'. In a Marawadi wedding only four 'pheras' are done in the mandap, rest of the three pheras are performed at the entrance. Following the tradition, in the two pheras, the girl is in the front and in the other two the boy leads

Ashwahrohan
In the Ashwarnarohan ceremony the girl puts her foot on a grinding stone. The custom is symbolic of steadfastness and symbolic of facing every challenge with courage. Then the brothers of the bride puts 'kheel' or puffed rice in the bride's hand, which are passed to the groom's hand and then offered to the fire. This ritual is symbolic of brother's happiness and wishes of prosperity for his sister and her husband.

Vamang-Sthapana and Sindurdaan
Later, in a ceremony called ' vamang-sthpana' the groom requests the bride to sit on his left side, because the heart is in the left side of the body. This signifies that the groom is accepting the bride and is establishing her in his heart. This is followed by sindurdaan ceremony wherein the groom fills the bride's centre hair parting with sindoor or vermillion. Sindoor is considered to be the most auspicious sign of a Hindu married woman.

Saptapadi
Now, 'saptapadi' is carried out. The bride and the groom walk seven steps together. This signifies that till now they have walked alone but from now on, they will always walk together in synchronization. While observing the custom, the bride and the groom utter seven sentences, which are in fact promises, they make regarding their conduct towards each other. After this 'pherpatta' is done which signifies that the bride can freely proceed to her in-laws house. After this the sister of the groom does the 'sargunthi' or adorning of the girl's hair. This ritual signifies acceptance of bride by the groom's family.

Aanjhala Bharaai
Following the 'aanjhala bharai' tradition, a bag full of money is put in the new bride's lap by her father-in-law. This is his way of welcoming her into his family and also to make her aware of her family responsibilities. The bride then distributes a part of this money to her sister-in-law and her husband. After this the new couple get up from the mandap. All the elders bless them when the couple touches their feet.

Paharavani
The groom is then taken for 'paharavani' wherein he is made to sit on a new cloth or asana and is welcomed by a Tika. He is also given gifts in the form of money, clothes and other things for his personal use. A silver utensil or kachola is given to the groom's father. The woman folk of the bride's side then take the groom for the fun-filled 'shloka kahalai' session wherein he is made to recite poems or dohas. After this, the bride worships the threshold (dahaleez) of her paternal home and breaks an earthen diya on it. The groom and the bride are escorted out and they leave for the groom's house.

Bidai
At the time of the bidai, a coconut is placed under the wheel of the car before the bride lifts her veil for the husband after the wedding. At this stage, the groom usually gives a piece of jewelry to his bride.

Post-Wedding Rituals
There are a few but interesting post-wedding rituals of a Marwari Wedding:

Grihapravesh
Grihapravesh takes place once the baraat returns with the newly weds. The bride still wears the veil while the puja and other ceremonies take place.

Pagelagni
Pagelagni takes place the day following the grihapravesh. This is a ceremony where the bride, still in veil, is formally introduced to all the family members of the groom who bless her and give her gifts. The veil is then finally removed.

Other post - wedding ceremonies include the 'Chura' wherein the mother-in-law presents bangles to the bride. While during the 'Mooh Dikhai', the bride gets a chance to get acquainted with all her new family members one by one.

Originally posted by: _charu_

Now i knw why they will are taking so long for the bidai..there are SO many rasms to be done :)

 

In SBB they showed Naitik reciting a doha..even that is a rasm :) i didn't know....

Originally posted by: 5cents

OMG WOW!!  quite educating post. will have to read it again to grasp it all. During my hindu wedding in India we were both so jet lagged that  I can't remember anything & secondly it was so cold in Delhi in January that saabki kulfi jaam rahi the.......my dad told the pandit to rush through it lol. But I remember I also had that ring game & my hubby got the ring but gave it to me in the milk parat  itself lol  & everybody noticed it too said cheating......I tell u men make things so obvious na

Originally posted by: Mages

 

yup even i knew why this show wedding was for such a long time...they were going according to the rituals...and i must say its very beautiful...so i don't mind the delay...at least now we got to know why its delayed at least better the last week krap delay....all nonsense happening....

 

the doha rasam was very cute....but naitik was intense saying the doha....and i say whatever he says in the doha he really means it alot.....of course he loves akshara to death...he will never leave and will fulfill all the promises given to her

Originally posted by: 5cents

OMG WOW!!  quite educating post. will have to read it again to grasp it all. During my hindu wedding in India we were both so jet lagged that  I can't remember anything & secondly it was so cold in Delhi in January that saabki kulfi jaam rahi the.......my dad told the pandit to rush through it lol. But I remember I also had that ring game & my hubby got the ring but gave it to me in the milk parat  itself lol  & everybody noticed it too said cheating......I tell u men make things so obvious na

Originally posted by: _charu_

thanks for bringing this topic Mages..I'll revise the saat vachan :) At the time of my wedding, i remember pandiji telling me "the girl has to give the vachan that she will serve her husband and children..." then he said "like if ur husband asks for food and you say main abhi kyunki saas bhi kabhi bahu thi dekh kar doongi, toh aisa na karna" 🤣 i remember one more vachan..he said the groom must take his wife along wherever he's going....OH GOD it was so much fun...