VIVAAH SAMSKAR

The selection of an auspicious day and time - which is determined on the basis of the most propitious configuration of the cosmo for a marriage - signifies that each one of us is an integral part of the entire cosmos, and an integral cosmic law governs us all.

Hence auspicious time of marriage is believed to enhance in the life of the newly wed couple.

Mandap

The place of marriage ceremony (mandap), is considered sacred in a Hindu marriage.

The mandap represents the entire world where nine poles represent the nine planets.

The guardians of the eight quarters of the world that are represented in the nuptial canopy are:

Indra God of the celestials (East pole)

Agni Fire God (South east pole)

Yama God judge of human actions (South pole)

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