Founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, Arya Samaj is known for observing simplistic rituals and traditions. The beauty of a simple Arya Samaj Marriage lies in the Vedic principles and hymns spelt during the ceremony. It is very similar to any other Hindu marriage that is set around a holy fire with a priest present to commemorate the ceremony. 

However, unlike other forms of Hindu Weddings the Arya Samaj ceremonies of the wedding have simple marriage procedures and high spiritual quotient with very minimal show. The ceremonies are short and do not involve any extravagance. 

People who belong to the Arya Samaj do not worship any idols and the mantras that are chanted at the wedding are explained to the bride and groom in details and in understandable dialects. This is done so that the couple relates to the meaning and thus the significance of these mantras to apply that in thor married life to overcome any hurdles whatsoever.

How is Arya Samaj marriage Done

  1. Arya Samaj’s wedding ceremony is conducted in accordance with the Vedic tradition, and its application is derived from the Arya Samaj Marriage Enforcement Act, 1937 by the provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Hindu marriage applies equally to the Arya Samajis.
  2. Since the people of Arya Samaj do not believe in the worship of Idol, therefore, their marriages are performed in a culture different from that of the Hindus.

Arya Samaj Wedding Rituals

Arya Samaj’s wedding traditions are very simple and straightforward. According to Vedic principles, all hymns written during weddings are explained to the bride and groom. The marriage is similar to a Hindu wedding, the marriage is based on fire and is considered the transition of a wedding couple from Brahmacharya to Grihastha Ashram.

Who is eligible for Arya Samaj’s wedding

  1. The bridegroom’s age should be 21 and the bride’s age 18.
  2. Any Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh person can perform the marriage of Arya Samaj.
  3. Any person who is not a Muslim, Christian, Parsis or Jew can also perform Arya Samaj Marriage.
  4. Inter-Caste Marriages and Interfaith Marriages can also be performed at an Arya Samaj wedding as long as neither of the Muslim, Christian, Parsisi or Jewish marriages.
  5. If a non-Hindu couple would like to get married, the Samajs allow them to be converted through a process called Shuddhi. Muslims, Christians, Parsis or Jews, if, of their own free will and willingness to convert and accept Hindu religion, Arya Samaj Mandir performs a ritual called shuddhi which means the purification of this conversion, and after that, the convert can perform Arya Samaj Marriage.

Wedding traditions and procedures at Arya Samaj weddings

The Arya Samaj wedding takes about 1-2 hours to complete the entire wedding. All one needs are basic paper needs, two garlands and sweets! The customs associated with marriage are:

  1. Arya Samaj Mandir’s booking in advance and the submission of the required documents.
  2. After successful registration Mandir will give you a wedding date.
  3. The wedding rites begin, attracting the sacred Vedic hymn and its interpretation of Pandit Ji. Then comes the custom of exchanging flowers, in which the bride prepares the bridegroom first. Then wash the feet, hand and face. Then follows the madhupark tradition of satkar (eating honey, curd and ghee is the groom).
  4. Yagna begins with the bridegroom wearing a sacred cord.
  5. Kanya daan is seen followed by sacred cycles around the fire.
  6. Kanya daan is followed by ‘Pratigya Mantra’, the Groom holding the bride’s hand and together, they take their wedding vows.
  7. Shilarohan, where the bride’s brother puts his foot on a stone, while the groom reads the repeated words.
  8. The bride and groom make a parade around the fire four times.
  9. Kesh Mochan, custom incorporates a bridegroom who gently uncovers his bride’s hair and lets it fall off.
  10. As seen by Hindus, saptapadi or seven sacred circles around the fire.
  11. Hydaya Sparsh, where, the couple touch each other’s hearts and promise to be soft and gentle with each other ending up with the newlyweds watching Dhruv or Pole Star.
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