The Sacred Ritual of Kanyadaan
Kanyadaan is one of the most sacred and important rituals in an Indian wedding. This ceremony, which symbolises the bride’s transition from a daughter to a wife, is one of the main rituals in a Hindu wedding. Similar traditions are also seen in Christian weddings when the father of the bride walks her down the aisle and gives her hand to the groom at the
Decoding the Varmala ceremony
The Varmala or Jaimala is one of the first rituals that happens in a Hindu wedding. This tradition where the bride and groom accept each other for the first time in front of all their guests, is celebrated with much pomp and show. From who wears the mala first to why this ceremony is performed, read on as we decode the meaning of the varmala