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Ideals of 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.

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.

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.

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.

Types of Hindu Marriage
Read about the different kinds of Hindu marriages, as described in the 'Manusmriti' - the ancient law book.

Hindu Wedding Rituals
While various regional steps are followed by different sects of Hindus across India, there are about a dozen rituals that form the core of a Vedic wedding ceremony.

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.

'Vivah' - 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...

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.

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...

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...