Benefits of Matrimonial Bureau

History of Saat Pheras As per Hindu beliefs, marriages are made in heaven and once it is sanctified,  the two souls are joined for seven lifetimes. The seven vows are the seven promises of marriage that the bride and groom make to each other to stay together in happiness and challenges, being each other’s strength thus looking forward to a happy and prosperous life. The seven vows are the crux of an ideal marriage and are to be practiced by the bride and the groom. What is Saptapadi ?  Saptapadi, Saat Phere means seven steps or seven rounds  taken around the sacred fire by the bride and the groom. Each round or step signifies the seven vows that the bride and the groom make to each other. These vows are available in the ancient Hindu scriptures and are considered the most sacred part of the entire wedding. The promises are based on treating the partner equally, being respectful and having a harmonious married life.   First Step Groom Says:  “Om esha ekapadi bhav...

  Traditional Maharashtrian Marriage The first step of a traditional Maharashtrian marriage procedure starts with Lagnaach Bedior finding a suitable match. Once that is accomplished, the horoscopes or patrikas of the boy and the girl are matched by the family priests.  After the horoscopes match, the various processes leading up to the wedding begins. Sakhar Puda – Sakhar Puda is one of the first rituals heralding the beginning of the wedding process. It is sort of the formal engagement ceremony. It is generally held a few days before the wedding. The two families gather and the bride is given a saree, jewelry and a packet of sugar or Sakhar Puda by the groom’s mother as a sign of her acceptance to the family. Muhurt Karane – The precise date and time of the wedding is decided by the family priest and the wedding preparations start at both houses by the inviting five married women or ‘Suhasanie’ to participate on a pre-determined auspicious day certain months before the weddi...