A Manual of Hindu Marriage

A CHECKLIST OF ARRANGEMENT

It is necessary to know the requirements and make prior arrangements for

welcoming the bridegroom, invoking the invisible divine powers (Dev Poojan)
and performance of Yagya (oblations in consecrated fire) and other rites. For a
program of mass-marriage, there should be adequate arrangements for a couple
on each seat. For effective management, on each seat, and experienced person
(well-versed in rites) may be appointed. If the ceremony is to be performed for
one couple only, the priest (Acharya) himself can take charge. Apart from general
arrangements, the priest should also confirm the adequacy of essential items
required for the rites.

A checklist of items against the main rites is given hereunder –

RECEPTION OF BRIDEGROOM-
A Thal (metal plate) for washing the hands and feet of the groom to prevent
spilling of water. To be removed after hands and feet are washed (after Madhu
Perk Pan)

YAGYOPVEET-(Wearing the consecrated thread)

A pair of yellow colored Dhoti and Kurta is to be worn by the groom.

ANOUNCEMENT OF CEREMONY-
Full family details of the bride and the groom to be recorded beforehand.
Garments and garlands to be gifted are to be readily available.

KANYADAAN (Handing over charge of bride to her new guardian)-

Paste of ground turmeric for coloring the palms of bride. About 250 gm of Aata
(wheat flour) for the secret gift (Gupta Daan).

GRANTHI BANDHAN (Tying nuptial knot)-

Turmeric, flowers, rice, fresh grass-blades (Doorva), coins-five auspicious items.

HALDI CHANDAN (Turmeric treatment)

To be performed after Dev Poojan (optional). See the mantra at the appropriate
place in the text.

SHILA AROHAN
A flat piece of rock or stone will be required.

OBLATIONS
Besides the herbal mixture for yagya, roasted unthreshed rice-corns will be
required for Laja Home.

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