![]() ![]() The ends of their scarves are tied together along with betel nuts, copper coins, and rice, signaling unity, prosperity, and happiness (Granthibandhana). Agni leads them to the world of everlasting light and knowledge. ![]() Together, they make offerings of crushed sandalwood, herbs, sugar, rice, ghee, camphor, and twigs to the ceremonial fire, which symbolizes the removal of darkness and ignorance. The Bride and Groom offer oblations to Agni (the sacred fire), who will serve as witness of the marriage. The Bride and Groom then come together in the “meeting of the hands” (Hastamelap). The Bride’s parents place garlands made of finely hand-woven cotton thread (Varmala) around the Bride and Groom, and the couple proclaim acceptance of each other. The Bride’s father then presents his daughter to the Groom, who gracefully accepts her (Kanyadaan). The Bride’s Father offers the Groom ghee and curds symbolizing purity and sweetness (Madhuparka). ![]()
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