Give 5 things that happen at the
Sacred Thread Ceremony.
Hindu Marriage
Hindu Wedding Rituals
What is it? Purpose
Misri
Working
Mehndi Party in pairs:
Sangeet Party
Using the
Pithi / Haldi info
sheet, fill
Saptapadi / Saat Phere
in the
overview
table.
Hindu Wedding Rituals
What is it? Purpose
• Ring ceremony.
• India boasts of diverse cultures and traditions, the • To bring the couple together
Misri engagement ceremony rituals differ from region to • To celebrate the betrothal of the
region and community to community new couple.
• Sweets and garlands are also exchanged among the
couple.
• The bride's family and friends mainly celebrate this
ceremony.
• The female friends and family members of the bride
rejoice and celebrate this occasion, as henna gets • It is believed that the colour of
painted on her hands and feet. turmeric signifies the essence of
Mehndi Party
• The family members also get their hands painted love in a marriage, so it is put
with henna. on bride's hand to strengthen
• Singing traditional songs and dancing to the beat of that bond of love.
music forms a major part of this ritual.
• The Sangeet Party or Puja takes
• All the family members and friends of the bride and place the eve before the
groom celebrate, by singing and dancing the night wedding and its to celebrate the
Sangeet Party
away. Along with song and dance there are couple.
arrangements for food and drink.
• The Bride and Groom will celebrate separately.
• It is held at the residence of both the
Groom and the Bride. This holy
ceremony has Haldi (Turmeric), Oil • Haldi is very sacred to Hindu culture,
and water as the holy ingredient and its presence can be strongly
which is applied to the body of felt at every occasion of marriage
the couple to-be-wedded. • Turmeric is considered as a symbol of
Pithi /
• Pithi ceremony has the presence of purity, fertility and good health, and
Haldi
the family members, relatives, and holds a special place in every
friends who apply haldi on the Indian marriage.
couple’s body one by one. The
mixture is believed to bring good
fortune and blessings to the couple.
• The Saptapadi, also called the
Sath Phere is possibly the
Saptapadi most important part of the Hindu • The Saptapadi acts as the symbolic
/ Wedding. According to Hindu law, a forging of promises that will keep the
Saat Phere couple is not married until the Pheras bride and groom together for
have been completed. seven lifetimes.
• They make seve promises
Diary Entry
Write a diary entry as if Writing Frame: Key Terms:
you have attended a • Pithi / Haldi
Hindu wedding. Dear Diary, • Saptapadi / Saat
Tell us: I went to a Hindu Phere
wedding at the • Sangeet Party
what happens?
weekend. • Mehndi Party
Why is it important? Did you know the • Misri/
Include examples. wedding events last engagement
What you learnt for days, the first part • Termaric
Why you enjoyed it is... • Celebration
• Blessings
The final event is... • Promises
The wedding is
important because...
Quiz
1. What is the purpose of the engagement ceremony in Hindu weddings?
a) Exchange of wedding rings
b) Singing and dancing
c) Applying henna
d) Performing religious rituals
2. Which ritual involves singing, dancing, and celebrating with family and
friends?
a) Engagement ceremony
b) Sangeet party
c) Mehndi party
d) Ghari puja
3. What is the significance of the mehndi party in Hindu weddings?
a) Strengthening the bond of love
b) Performing religious rituals
c) Exchanging wedding vows
4. What is the importance of the Saptapadi/Saat Phere ritual in Hindu
weddings?
a) Exchanging wedding rings
b) Exchanging garlands
c) Symbolic forging of promises
d) Seeking blessings from elders
5. How many steps or vows are involved
in the Saptapadi/Saat Phere ritual?
a) Three
b) Five
c) Seven
d) Ten
6. What does the Haldi-pithi ceremony involve?
a) Applying haldi (turmeric) to the couple's body
b) Exchanging gifts between families
c) Performing a sacred fire ritual
d) Tying the Mangalsutra
