Showing posts with label The Indian culture celebrates marriage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Indian culture celebrates marriage. Show all posts

Sunday, March 28, 2010

The Indian culture celebrates marriage


The Indian culture celebrates marriage as a sacrament (Sanskara), a rite enabling two individuals to start their journey in life together. In a Hindu wedding, the multiplicity of creation becomes possible when spirit (Purush) unites with matter (Prakritti). The Hindu wedding lays emphasis on three essential values: happiness, harmony, and growth.

The institution of marriage can be traced back to Vedic times. The ceremony should be held on a day in the "bright half" of the northern course of the sun.

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