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![A wedding in India is a much grander and opulent affair than most of the other countries of the world. One look at the Indian bride and you will come across the most noticeable difference in the weddings of India and abroad. She will also serve as the perfect example of the opulence that characterizes an Indian wedding...On her wedding day, an Indian bride comes across as a picture of beauty and grace. While all the guests appreciate the way she is looking, hardly a few of them are aware of how much preparation goes into 'being an Indian bride'. Right from trying a thousand outfits (to select the best one for the wedding), to finding matching jewelry to taking care of the skin and buying just the right 'matching' accessories, she has to undertake a lot of efforts, to look her very best. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I00002guNrB7b4IM/fill=/fit=180x180/I00002guNrB7b4IM.jpg)
![A wedding in India is a much grander and opulent affair than most of the other countries of the world. One look at the Indian bride and you will come across the most noticeable difference in the weddings of India and abroad. She will also serve as the perfect example of the opulence that characterizes an Indian wedding...On her wedding day, an Indian bride comes across as a picture of beauty and grace. While all the guests appreciate the way she is looking, hardly a few of them are aware of how much preparation goes into 'being an Indian bride'. Right from trying a thousand outfits (to select the best one for the wedding), to finding matching jewelry to taking care of the skin and buying just the right 'matching' accessories, she has to undertake a lot of efforts, to look her very best. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I00008_Z6MZ_Gvkw/fill=/fit=180x180/I00008_Z6MZ_Gvkw.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000ZKavW1p.2xE/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000ZKavW1p.2xE.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000.HXgQAKlFwY/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000.HXgQAKlFwY.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000qPH.Ig7gDhg/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000qPH.Ig7gDhg.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I00005k8b8KxwSM8/fill=/fit=180x180/I00005k8b8KxwSM8.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000Xts6iBzNaHQ/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000Xts6iBzNaHQ.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000lAx5dSqDSv8/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000lAx5dSqDSv8.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I00003C4t_3It6Yw/fill=/fit=180x180/I00003C4t_3It6Yw.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000KvR4xQFD64c/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000KvR4xQFD64c.jpg)
![After the selection procedure is over, the family members of both the girl and boy ask the priest to suggest an auspicious date for the engagement of the two also known as misri or ring ceremony. Since India boasts of diverse cultures and traditions, the engagement ceremony rituals differ from region to region and community to community. However, the basic of all the rituals, mentioned here, form an indispensable part of Hindu wedding. In the betrothal ceremony, the to-be bride and the groom exchange wedding rings among each other. Sweets and garlands are also exchanged among the couple. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000DY4hakz.5Go/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000DY4hakz.5Go.jpg)
![After the selection procedure is over, the family members of both the girl and boy ask the priest to suggest an auspicious date for the engagement of the two also known as misri or ring ceremony. Since India boasts of diverse cultures and traditions, the engagement ceremony rituals differ from region to region and community to community. However, the basic of all the rituals, mentioned here, form an indispensable part of Hindu wedding. In the betrothal ceremony, the to-be bride and the groom exchange wedding rings among each other. Sweets and garlands are also exchanged among the couple. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000_mZNLPdmQcc/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000_mZNLPdmQcc.jpg)
![This is unique game that states with the banner "who will rule the roost in the home front."it can be played in two different method. In the first one the the couples are asked to take off their rings and put them in a pot of clear water. As the rings settle to the bottom, the couples are asked to churn the water vigorously. After the churning people look anxiously at the water, as the water and the ring are going to the answer the question. If the bride's ring lags behind in the swirling water she will be an obedient wife. If it is the opposite, the groom will be wrapped around his highness..The second method is simple, a ring is placed in a pot filled with rose petals or shallow plate of milk. Then the couples are asked to fish for it. The person who finds the fish first will always have a upper hand in the relationship...The second method is simple, a ring is placed in a pot filled with rose petals or shallow plate of milk. Then the couples are asked to fish for it. The person who finds the fish first will always have a upper hand in the relationship. [source: oneindia.in]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000fqC43E.X_aI/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000fqC43E.X_aI.jpg)
![A wedding in India is a much grander and opulent affair than most of the other countries of the world. One look at the Indian bride and you will come across the most noticeable difference in the weddings of India and abroad. She will also serve as the perfect example of the opulence that characterizes an Indian wedding...On her wedding day, an Indian bride comes across as a picture of beauty and grace. While all the guests appreciate the way she is looking, hardly a few of them are aware of how much preparation goes into 'being an Indian bride'. Right from trying a thousand outfits (to select the best one for the wedding), to finding matching jewelry to taking care of the skin and buying just the right 'matching' accessories, she has to undertake a lot of efforts, to look her very best. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000QPLCfsal_UY/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000QPLCfsal_UY.jpg)
![A wedding in India is a much grander and opulent affair than most of the other countries of the world. One look at the Indian bride and you will come across the most noticeable difference in the weddings of India and abroad. She will also serve as the perfect example of the opulence that characterizes an Indian wedding...On her wedding day, an Indian bride comes across as a picture of beauty and grace. While all the guests appreciate the way she is looking, hardly a few of them are aware of how much preparation goes into 'being an Indian bride'. Right from trying a thousand outfits (to select the best one for the wedding), to finding matching jewelry to taking care of the skin and buying just the right 'matching' accessories, she has to undertake a lot of efforts, to look her very best. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I00005ytxvCKlAmI/fill=/fit=180x180/I00005ytxvCKlAmI.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I00006vBWbyuk0l0/fill=/fit=180x180/I00006vBWbyuk0l0.jpg)
![The bride and the groom are directed to remove their footwear before stepping into the mandap for the holy rituals. This opportune moment is grabbed by the the bridesmaids. They seize the shoes of the groom and hide them. After the marriage ceremony the girls demand a ransom amount to give the shoes back. Only when the demands have been met the shoes are returned. With this game the family get together to watch the fun. They unite, tease and pack in a sweet memory treasured for life. Though initially practiced in north India it is a welcome game by many irrespective of religion and state today. Many grooms have also started making gifts like gold earrings or anklets for their sister in laws prior to the event and some have started carrying an extra pair of shoes. [source: oneindia.in]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000l.r_QErdut0/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000l.r_QErdut0.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000oxEFMi1R9Xk/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000oxEFMi1R9Xk.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000xC02m9p9El0/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000xC02m9p9El0.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000cXx48USr0ZQ/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000cXx48USr0ZQ.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000iOYq.OZn.h0/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000iOYq.OZn.h0.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000QipjuIEqHgo/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000QipjuIEqHgo.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000NZMZHOCdqZg/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000NZMZHOCdqZg.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000JaJqOVH1qao/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000JaJqOVH1qao.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000PaxOSU5UyoQ/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000PaxOSU5UyoQ.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000BmjCLjE7aPU/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000BmjCLjE7aPU.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000prpiEA.PP_I/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000prpiEA.PP_I.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000_nEX0_wjklw/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000_nEX0_wjklw.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000cEVRL.MX_p8/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000cEVRL.MX_p8.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000yQfU.7guUYk/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000yQfU.7guUYk.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000wcmFNs819pg/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000wcmFNs819pg.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000kIaKebUgsFk/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000kIaKebUgsFk.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I000003xUoYGBPr8/fill=/fit=180x180/I000003xUoYGBPr8.jpg)
![After the selection procedure is over, the family members of both the girl and boy ask the priest to suggest an auspicious date for the engagement of the two also known as misri or ring ceremony. Since India boasts of diverse cultures and traditions, the engagement ceremony rituals differ from region to region and community to community. However, the basic of all the rituals, mentioned here, form an indispensable part of Hindu wedding. In the betrothal ceremony, the to-be bride and the groom exchange wedding rings among each other. Sweets and garlands are also exchanged among the couple. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000yfcF1.TUrgE/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000yfcF1.TUrgE.jpg)
![This is unique game that states with the banner "who will rule the roost in the home front."it can be played in two different method. In the first one the the couples are asked to take off their rings and put them in a pot of clear water. As the rings settle to the bottom, the couples are asked to churn the water vigorously. After the churning people look anxiously at the water, as the water and the ring are going to the answer the question. If the bride's ring lags behind in the swirling water she will be an obedient wife. If it is the opposite, the groom will be wrapped around his highness..The second method is simple, a ring is placed in a pot filled with rose petals or shallow plate of milk. Then the couples are asked to fish for it. The person who finds the fish first will always have a upper hand in the relationship...The second method is simple, a ring is placed in a pot filled with rose petals or shallow plate of milk. Then the couples are asked to fish for it. The person who finds the fish first will always have a upper hand in the relationship. [source: oneindia.in]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I00007je_kZzrXFo/fill=/fit=180x180/I00007je_kZzrXFo.jpg)
![A wedding in India is a much grander and opulent affair than most of the other countries of the world. One look at the Indian bride and you will come across the most noticeable difference in the weddings of India and abroad. She will also serve as the perfect example of the opulence that characterizes an Indian wedding...On her wedding day, an Indian bride comes across as a picture of beauty and grace. While all the guests appreciate the way she is looking, hardly a few of them are aware of how much preparation goes into 'being an Indian bride'. Right from trying a thousand outfits (to select the best one for the wedding), to finding matching jewelry to taking care of the skin and buying just the right 'matching' accessories, she has to undertake a lot of efforts, to look her very best. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000VLkzV9481GE/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000VLkzV9481GE.jpg)
![A wedding in India is a much grander and opulent affair than most of the other countries of the world. One look at the Indian bride and you will come across the most noticeable difference in the weddings of India and abroad. She will also serve as the perfect example of the opulence that characterizes an Indian wedding...On her wedding day, an Indian bride comes across as a picture of beauty and grace. While all the guests appreciate the way she is looking, hardly a few of them are aware of how much preparation goes into 'being an Indian bride'. Right from trying a thousand outfits (to select the best one for the wedding), to finding matching jewelry to taking care of the skin and buying just the right 'matching' accessories, she has to undertake a lot of efforts, to look her very best. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000ZHfgk0cILHw/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000ZHfgk0cILHw.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000KyHNRjYWKkw/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000KyHNRjYWKkw.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000Y2E9yCh4X4I/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000Y2E9yCh4X4I.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000p4jvSwsZxEo/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000p4jvSwsZxEo.jpg)
![One of the most significant rituals the bride and the groom perform is the Saptapadi or saat phere around a scared fire and light, which is symbolic to God. While the bride and the groom take the seven circles, the priest or purohit recites the mantras and speak of the real essence and significance of marriage. It is also during this time that the groom fills vermillion or sindoor in the center parting of the bride and puts mangalsutra around her neck. Both sindoor and mangalsutra have strong religious implications and are sacred symbols of a married woman. These are some of the rituals and customs, which were generally followed in all the Hindu marriages. [source: iloveindia.com]](https://archive.mirjamletsch.com/img-get2/I0000Pz73iGLouYo/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000Pz73iGLouYo.jpg)