Wedding marks the coming together of two individuals.
It is a bond not only between two individuals but also between two
souls. Indian marriages are clad with rituals and customs. It is an
elaborate concept in every Indian community. Nowadays Hindu weddings are
celebrated on a large scale. Family and friends get together to
celebrate the occasion. The marriage ceremony includes various pre
wedding and wedding functions. Most of these functions take place mostly
at the bride's place and some at the groom's place. The main wedding
ceremony usually takes place at the bride's home. On the main day of the
function a mandap is erected and the interior is beautifully decorated
with flowers, colorful personal adornment, and decorative items. Mostly
the wedding is held on a garden, courtyard of the bride's house, a
blocked-off street or square. It is an elaborate affair. After the
marriage rituals the guests are served with lavish dinner. Indian
wedding is all about fun and feast. According to Indian custom the bride
and groom are showered with gifts and attention. Their family and
friends treat them royally. In Hindu wedding rituals are performed in
front of the Hindu deities and joining the bride and groom in an eternal
bond of love and commitment.
