Matrimonials & Weddings
About Hindu wedding rituals and customs and a handful of chosen matrimonial sites for the South Asian community worldwide.
Ideals of a Hindu Marriage
In a Vedic marriage, man and woman take oath for the practice of self-restraint, to work together for the welfare of the family, and help each other to attain spiritual peace. This lofty ideal of sanctity is a great gift of Hinduism to the world.
In a Vedic marriage, man and woman take oath for the practice of self-restraint, to work together for the welfare of the family, and help each other to attain spiritual peace. This lofty ideal of sanctity is a great gift of Hinduism to the world.
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Excerpt from the Act of the Government of India, called the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which relates to marriage among Hindus, including guidelines on application, condition, ceremonies and registration.
Excerpt from the Act of the Government of India, called the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which relates to marriage among Hindus, including guidelines on application, condition, ceremonies and registration.
Mehendi or Henna Dye: Green, Cool & Beautiful
Henna tattoos are considered among the most auspicious 'ornaments' of a married Hindu woman. A look at the history, significance and how this beautiful reddish dye has become synonymous with Hindu wedding, and has made waves the West.
Henna tattoos are considered among the most auspicious 'ornaments' of a married Hindu woman. A look at the history, significance and how this beautiful reddish dye has become synonymous with Hindu wedding, and has made waves the West.
Types of Hindu Marriage
There are eight types of marriage described in the ancient Hindu text of Manusmriti (Laws of Manu) or "Manava Dharma Shastra":
There are eight types of marriage described in the ancient Hindu text of Manusmriti (Laws of Manu) or "Manava Dharma Shastra":
Hindu Wedding Rituals
While various regional steps are followed by different sects of Hindu across India, there are about a dozen rituals that form the core of a Vedic wedding ceremony
While various regional steps are followed by different sects of Hindu across India, there are about a dozen rituals that form the core of a Vedic wedding ceremony
Hindu Marriage Rites & Rituals
A brief overview of what Hindu marriage rites are all about.
A brief overview of what Hindu marriage rites are all about.
10 Commandments for a Successful Married Life
What does it take to be an ideal spouse? Gyan Rajhans dishes out some tried and tested means to keep your married life sound, peaceful and free from conjugal tensions...
What does it take to be an ideal spouse? Gyan Rajhans dishes out some tried and tested means to keep your married life sound, peaceful and free from conjugal tensions...
The 7 Blessings of a Hindu Wedding
The highlight of a Hindu wedding is Saptapadi, or "Seven Steps." Here, the bride's sari is tied to the groom's kurta or shawl as they walk around the fire agreeing to vows.
The highlight of a Hindu wedding is Saptapadi, or "Seven Steps." Here, the bride's sari is tied to the groom's kurta or shawl as they walk around the fire agreeing to vows.
Bengali Wedding Rituals
A typical Bengali marriage ceremony is an elaborate affair that entails a series of colorful ceremony of rituals, which are not only enjoyable but are of great significance...
A typical Bengali marriage ceremony is an elaborate affair that entails a series of colorful ceremony of rituals, which are not only enjoyable but are of great significance...
Bollywood's Biggest Hindu Wedding
In what is regarded as the biggest Hindu wedding in Bollywood, India’s reigning stars Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai exchanged nuptial vows at a colorful Hindu marriage ceremony in Bombay. They preferred everything traditional as far as Vedic wedding rituals are concerned.
In what is regarded as the biggest Hindu wedding in Bollywood, India’s reigning stars Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai exchanged nuptial vows at a colorful Hindu marriage ceremony in Bombay. They preferred everything traditional as far as Vedic wedding rituals are concerned.
Bridal Sari Gallery
A photo gallery of Indian women's bridal saris. The Sari - India's national dress for women - is one of the most elegant attires a woman can adorn. This gallery features a range of beautiful and colorful silk saris that women prefer to wear during a marriage ceremony.
A photo gallery of Indian women's bridal saris. The Sari - India's national dress for women - is one of the most elegant attires a woman can adorn. This gallery features a range of beautiful and colorful silk saris that women prefer to wear during a marriage ceremony.
Ideals of a Hindu Marriage
In a Vedic marriage, man and woman take oath for the practice of self-restraint, to work together for the welfare of the family, and help each other to attain spiritual peace. This lofty ideal of sanctity is a great gift of Hinduism to the world.
In a Vedic marriage, man and woman take oath for the practice of self-restraint, to work together for the welfare of the family, and help each other to attain spiritual peace. This lofty ideal of sanctity is a great gift of Hinduism to the world.
Message to the Newly Wed
In this message, Swami Chidananda blesses all new couples and prays for their happiness, health, prosperity and success in life. He explains the significance of the household, and how the couple must turn their daily life into a sublime process of manifesting their inner divinity and expressing it outwardly through thought, speech and action.
In this message, Swami Chidananda blesses all new couples and prays for their happiness, health, prosperity and success in life. He explains the significance of the household, and how the couple must turn their daily life into a sublime process of manifesting their inner divinity and expressing it outwardly through thought, speech and action.
Mehendi: Dye For Marriage!
Henna tattoos are considered among the most auspicious 'ornaments' of a married Hindu woman. A look at how this natural reddish dye - synonymous with Hindu wedding - has made waves in the West.
Henna tattoos are considered among the most auspicious 'ornaments' of a married Hindu woman. A look at how this natural reddish dye - synonymous with Hindu wedding - has made waves in the West.
'Vivah' - The Bond of Marriage
Sooraj Barjatya's Bollywood film 'Vivah' upholds the sanctity of marital bonding. The film starts with engagement and ends with marriage and gauges the heights of love and the depths of relationship. It is a heart warming tale of unconditional love...
Sooraj Barjatya's Bollywood film 'Vivah' upholds the sanctity of marital bonding. The film starts with engagement and ends with marriage and gauges the heights of love and the depths of relationship. It is a heart warming tale of unconditional love...
Vivah - Bollywood Photo Gallery
'Vivah' means marriage - an institution that binds two individuals into a bond that is sacred, pure and eternal - a commitment for life. It is also the title of Suraj Barjatya's latest Bollywood film. Here're some stills from the movie starring Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao.
'Vivah' means marriage - an institution that binds two individuals into a bond that is sacred, pure and eternal - a commitment for life. It is also the title of Suraj Barjatya's latest Bollywood film. Here're some stills from the movie starring Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao.
Marry Go Round
Polygamy is out for Hindus. A discussion on Vedic marriage rituals, love marriage, arranged marriage and polygamy in the ancient and present Indian society.
Polygamy is out for Hindus. A discussion on Vedic marriage rituals, love marriage, arranged marriage and polygamy in the ancient and present Indian society.
How to apply Mehendi
A simple how to on applying Mehndi or making Henna 'tattoos' on your palm in 12 smart steps.
A simple how to on applying Mehndi or making Henna 'tattoos' on your palm in 12 smart steps.
Prentiss Riddle's Mixed Marriage Ceremony
Recipe for a short ceremony tailor-made for non-Indian audiences, intercultural or mixed Hindu/non-Hindu marriages - loosely based on the Gujarati Brahmin traditions with touches of Christian and Unitarian wedding services.
Recipe for a short ceremony tailor-made for non-Indian audiences, intercultural or mixed Hindu/non-Hindu marriages - loosely based on the Gujarati Brahmin traditions with touches of Christian and Unitarian wedding services.
The Wedding Catalog
HomeIndia.com presents the complete Indian wedding shopping experience - from apparel to invitations cards, jewelry and decorations.
HomeIndia.com presents the complete Indian wedding shopping experience - from apparel to invitations cards, jewelry and decorations.
Think Before You Tie the Knot!
It happens once every 12 years, when the heavens conspire against wedding plans. According to Indian astrologers, the current planetary alignment makes it an ominous time to tie the nuptial knot.
It happens once every 12 years, when the heavens conspire against wedding plans. According to Indian astrologers, the current planetary alignment makes it an ominous time to tie the nuptial knot.