• The Wedding Ceremony
  The wedding ceremony is performed by the priest in the presence of family and friends. The bride and groom are seated in front of a holy fire. The couple walks around the fire seven times exchanging vows of duty and love, fidelity, respect and a fruitful union.



• Kanya Daan (Entrusting of the Daughter)
  The bride's parents entrust their daughter in the safe keeping of the groom and his family.



• Ashirwaad (Blessing)
  The priest explains to the couples their responsibilities towards each other and then gives them his holy blessings.



• Datar (Salt Ceremony)
  At the entrance of their new home, the bride’s feet are rinsed by the groom’s parents. A cover is placed over her head as she sprinkles milk in all corners of the house. The bride picks up a handful of salt and places it in the hands of her husband. He passes it back into her hands without spilling any salt. This is done three times.
  
  And so, just as salt blends well and gives taste to food, the bride must also blend and become an integral part of the family.
  

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