Marriages are made in heaven but solemnized on earth. This decision of god is turned into destiny for a bride and a groom. The numerous traditions of Indian wedding are organized and fulfilled with pomp and show, and fun and frolic. For India is a country with diverse culture and religion, the rituals to perform this ceremony are highly exquisite and unique in themselves full of extravagance and splendid. Though the customs differ on the basis of region and religion, the cascade of ceremonies has fun and frothy moments. Indian rituals depend on the bride and groom's culture and caste. The one-week weddings of the Punjabis differ a lot from Christian weddings which only last for a few hours including the ceremony and the reception.
India is very rich and popular with various traditions and customs. Marriage is an excellent example of such customs and rituals. It is celebrated with a great fervor and fun, and this cannot be considered as exaggeration as this ceremony is what brings life to marriage. Patel weddings also include a harmony invoking ritual, where participants pray for peace and harmony during the wedding day. The priests give coconut sacrifices to the gods. The Patel traditions require the wedding couple to circle the sacred fire for four times, before taking seven more steps around it.
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