Form D Memorandum Of Marriage: Fill & Download for Free

Hi All,I gone through this forum before applying my marriage certificate.I had contacted few agents but they were asking like Rs5000, 7500 etc..So I thought to give a try myself. I usually do my stuffs related to passport, rto things myself. It helps understand government things better. Below is explained on basis of regular hindu marriage. No much idea of any other kind of marriages.I just got marriage certificate and can you guess total cost?Rs. 20 - Form D Marriage memorandumRs. 100 stampsRs. 20 per certificate copy (I took 5 so 100Rs)Rs. 250 government charge as i applied after 1 year of marriageRs. 5 Notaries for each xerox copies (I had 12 so Rs 60 for me)So total Rs. 450 for me. It may be more or less depending on your requirements.Step 1: Best way to start is, contact any ‘Naagri suvidha kendra’, you may find in every locality. Just visit them, they will give you Form D. Some give for free, some for Rs.20.Step 2: Then next is to collect documentation:For Groom - 3 passport size photo/ Passport/Adhar card/Pan card/Voter card/BirthproofI gave my passport and aadhar card only, thats enough.2. For Bride, same set of docs plus important is, any one document which shows address before marriage, like ration card having her name, or electricity bill with her father’s name. This is important, its not written or was told to me, I came to know when i went to submit my application.3. For 3 witness, 2 photos each with aadhar card notarized copies.4. Marriage invitation card and a photo of bride-groom with haar.Important to note - in case of no invitation card available, you can go for affidavite, but in that case, pandit should be present all the time in further process. To avoid it, you can print invitation card.Step 3: Once all docs are ready, fill up the form D of 4 pages.On 3rd page, Signature of pandit with name, address and age is to be mentioned. No photo or doc required for him, neither he requires to be present at time of meeting later.Paste Rs.100 stamps on back of last page of Form D.Step 4: Club all xerox true copies to form D and go to same ‘Naagri Suvidha Kendra’.They will register your application on nagarpalika website, and will then give you a token (receipt). Two prints in general. They charge Rs.10 for each.Step 5: Submit the receipt alongwith all docs yourself in the ‘Kshetriya karyalaya’ which suvidha kendra will tell you. This is to be done same day of receipt generated.Step 6: Once submitted, in 2 days you will receive SMS with date and location to report with 3 witnesses. They call for meeting every Tuesday/Friday between 10am-1pm. (I submitted on Saturday and received SMS on Monday, asking to come on Tuesday_.Go with all original docs and passport size photos.Step 7: On day of meeting, they will take pictures of all 5 people, and signatures too and then you can collect certificates in evening time. Rs. 20 per certificate to be paid at this time.Done.It was very easy and fast way. All done within 5 days without any leaves. :-)Note - Marriage certificate will have bride’s name as was before marriage.Just a suggestion - Not only for this, for any kind of government related work, try yourself.We usually avoid it thinking of bribes or hectic schedules, but after all, its your work, so need to have little patience. And even if you give to any agents, you will have to be present yourself at time of meetings. So its always better to at least give one shot yourself. If you unable to cope the legalities, then agents are always there to help you. They charge bit high but you can negotiate.Thanks for reading my story of marriage certificate.Hope this helps…Note - I am not any agent, I am an individual, common man. :-)

Following are the easy steps for registration :Step 1. Application for Director Identification Number (DIN) in form DIR-3 & DSC (Digital Signature Certificate)What is a Director Identification Number (DIN)?Director Identification Number (DIN) is a unique identification number issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), for an existing director or a person intending to become a director of a company.Documents required for DIR-3 ApplicationIn case of Indian Nationala) Identity Proof: Copy of PAN Card (Income Tax Permanent Account Number (PAN) is mandatory in case of Indian National and in such cases applicant details should be as per Income tax PAN)b) Address Proof: Copy of Passport or Election/Voter ID or Ration Card or Driving license (address having pin code) or Electricity/telephone (Utilities) bill or AADHAR Card. All this should be in the “Name of Applicant” only and it should not be older than 2 months from the date of filing of the e-form.c) Passport Size Photograph (latest) : 1 photocopy or a soft-copy in (.JPEG format)d) *Current Occupatione) *Email Address of the Applicantf) *Mobile/Cell Numberg) *Educational qualificationh) *Verification to be signed by the Applicant.Important Notes :1. All the documents require “Self attestation”.2. In case, the director is residing outside India, the attached supporting documents should be attested by the Consulate of the Indian Embassy, Foreign Public Notary. In case of director, supporting documents can also be attested by Company secretary in full time employment / CEO / Managing director of the Indian company in which he / she proposed to be a director.3. DIR-3 shall be digitally signed by the same person i.e. applicant who is filing the application and by either of the following:a) Company Secretary (in whole-time practice) or a Chartered accountant (in whole-time practice) or Cost accountant (in whole-time practice)b) Company secretary in full time employment or Director of the company in which the applicant is to be appointed as a director4. While making DIR-3 Application following details are mandatory :First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Details of father of an applicant (even in case of a married woman)In case of a Married woman, a photocopy of the Marriage Certificate is required (If DIN needs to be in the “Changed Name”)5. There could be instances of DIR3/DIN Rejection.6. * Starred items are mandatory fields of DIR-3 applicationWhat is a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)?Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is the digital equivalent (i.e. electronic format) of physical or paper certificates. Examples of physical certificates are driver’s license, passport. Certificates serve as proof of identity of an individual for a certain purpose; for example, a driver’s license identifies someone who can legally drive in a particular country. Likewise, a digital certificate can be presented electronically to prove your identity, to access information or services on the Internet or to sign certain documents digitally. Since MCA accepts electronic submission of Forms on its website the DSC is mandatory for all the users.Documents required for obtaining DSCa) Digital Signature Certificate application Form (duly signed by an applicant). An applicant is required to sign across the photo.Download the DSC Application form (Class II Individual Certificate)b) All other documents are same as required for the DIR-3 ApplicationNote: All the documents require “Self attestation” and identity proof and address proof should be attested by either a Gazetted officer (Class I) or Bank manager or Post Master.Step 2. Search for the Company Name availabilityThe Promoters have to provide at least 6 names in the order of their preference/priority. The Promoters can themselves search for the available names by visiting the MCA Website: Check Name Availability It is also advisable to check any pre-existing Trademarks already registered with the Company name being Proposed, since RoC normally scrutinises the same & may reject the Proposed names on that basis (if similar TM Name is already registered). Promoters should search for any existing Trademark using Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) / website Check Trademark .Step 3. Application for the Name availabilityAfter drafting of Main Object of the proposed company, need to file e-Form INC-1 (Application for reservation of name) with Registrar of Companies for name availability. The Applicant needs to give 6 proposed names in preference/priority along with their meaning and significance of each word.Also refer MCA General Circular on Use of word ‘National’, ‘Bank’, ‘Exchange’, ‘Stock Exchange’ in the names of Companies or Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs).Step 4. Drafting of Memorandum of Association (MOA) & Articles of Association (AOA)What is a Memorandum of Association?Memorandum of Association covers fundamental provisions of the company’s constitution. It covers main object and other objects of the company.What is Articles of Association?Articles of Association contain rules and regulations governing the internal management of the company. It is a binding contract between company and its members and members among themselves defining their rights and duties.As per Section 4(5)(i) of the Companies Act 2013 upon receipt of an application under sub-section (4), the Registrar may, on the basis of information and documents furnished along with the application, reserve the name for a period of sixty days from the date of the application.After name approval from ROC, the next step is to draft MOA & AOA. The subscribers need to specify Name, Address, and Occupation in their own handwriting & sign the subscription pages of MOA & AOA.Where subscriber to the memorandum is a Foreign National (residing outside India), please refer Chapter 2 of Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 notified by Ministry of Corporate Affairs for knowing the procedure of obtaining attestation and notary while signing subscription pages of Memorandum and Articles of Association and other relevant document.Step 5. Filing of e-forms with RoC (Registrar of Companies)Following Forms to be filed/uploaded on the MCA Website.a) Form INC-7 : For application of Incorporation of the Companyi) Mandatory attachments to e-form INC-71. Memorandum of Association2. Articles of Association3. Declaration by Professional in INC-84. Affidavit from the subscriber to the Memorandum in Form No.INC-95. Proof of residential address which should not be older than two months6. Proof of identity7. Verification of signature of subscribers i.e. Form No. INC-10, in case the company is not having share capital.8. It is mandatory to attach entrenched Articles of association if any of the articles are entrenched.ii) Optional attachments depending upon case1. Copy of in principle approval granted by the Reserve Bank of India or any concerned authority in case proposed company shall be conducting NBFI (Non-Banking Financial Institution) activities2. NOC in case there is change in the promoters (first subscribers to Memorandum of Association)3. Proof of nationality in case the subscriber is a foreign national4. PAN card (in case of Indian national)5. Copy of certificate of incorporation of the foreign body corporate and proof of registered office address6. Certified true copy of board resolution/consent by all the partners authorising to subscribe to MOAb) Form INC-22 : For Notice of situation of registered officeAttachments to e-form INC-221. Proof of Registered Office address (Conveyance/Lease deed/Rent Agreement along with the rent receipts) etc.2. Copies of the utility bills (proof of evidence of any utility service like telephone, gas ,electricity etc. depicting the address of the premises not older than two months is required to be attached).3. No Objection Certificate or permission to use4. Certification of e-form INC-22 by CS/CA/CWA (in Whole Time Practice)c) Form DIR-12 : For providing information about particulars of appointment of Directors of the company and Key Managerial PersonnelAttachments to e-form DIR-12Following are the Mandatory attachments in case of an appointment of a Director / Manager / Company Secretary / CEO / CFO.1. Letter of appointment2. Declaration by first director in Form INC-93. Declaration of the appointee director, managing director, in Form No. DIR-2Step 6. Payment of RoC Fees & Stamp DutyAfter filing of documents online, we need to make payment of RoC fees and Stamp Duty electronically which is based upon the Authorised Capital of the Company.Step 7. Verification of documents / forms by RoCAfter payment of all RoC Fees & Stamp duties, RoC verifies/scrutinises all the documents and forms and may suggest few changes to be made in the attachments or form itself. We need to make necessary changes accordingly.Step 8. Issue of Certificate of Incorporation by RoCOnce all the Forms are duly approved by RoC, the digitally signed “Certificate of Incorporation” is emailed to the Directors.As part of the Green Initiative by the MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs), few Certificates including “Certificate of Incorporation” are now issued only in the electronic format i.e. soft-copy (having digital signature of RoC Registrar). Once the Incorporation Certificate is received, Company can start it’s operations.Reference - Ministry of Corporate Affairs WebsiteThanks for A2A !

Not an easy question to answer since there are dozens of different types of Hindu wedding ceremonies based on linguistic group, caste and sect.The simplest wedding ceremony is that of the Nair community that lasts for about 10 minutes, requires no priest and consists of:–Giving the bride a sariexchanging garlandstying the gold token of marriage (mangala-sutra) around the neck of the bride.On the opposite side of the spectrum are the varieties of Brahmin marriages that go for 4 days.Then you have numerous variations in-between.Hindu marriages in India, Srilanka, Nepal and Bali all differ quite noticeably from each other.The major divide is between North and South India - the South having the greatest variety of variations - most not requiring the services of a priest. In North India invariably a Brahmin priest is employed.The most significant aspect of Hindu marriages versus western ones is that the priest or elders never proclaim the couple to be married - that’s because marriage is a contract between the couple and their families and they demonstrate it through the rituals. The priest is just a facilitator and not a registrar of marriages.The women of the family determine what ceremonies and sequences are to be followed and the priest negotiates with them and obeys their commands.The key elements from the Vedic manuals are:–Making oblations into the fire.Holding hands and reciting vows in front of the sacred fire.Offering puffed rice into the fireWalking around the fire either 3 or 4 timesTaking seven steps together.These are the non-negotiable elements to the Vedic marriage ceremony.Here for your interest I’ll give you a description of the major variations according to language and caste.North Indian1. Arya Samaji1. Madhuparka: Welcoming and honouring the groom2. Kanyadaan: Giving away the bride3. Havan: Lighting the sacred fire4. Pani Grahan Samskar: The groom vows to look after his wife5. Shilarohan: Using the rock as a symbol of permanence6. Lajahoma: Sacrifice offered to the sacred fire7. Parikrama: Circumventions around the sacred fire8. Saptapadi: Seven steps around the sacred fire9. Abhyukshanam - Sprinkling water on the couple: Invoking blessings from deities10. Hriday Sparsha: Vows taken by the couple11. Sindur: The groom applies vermilion on the bride12. Dhruva-darshana: Viewing the Pole Star13. Arundhati Nakshatra: Invoking blessings from Arundhati and Vashisht14. Ashirvad: The blessing2. Punjabi Hindu (Arya Samaj)Common Surnames — Arora, Malhotra, Chawla, Wadhwa, Singh, Kapoor, Khanna, Dhawan1. Rokna or Thaka: Acceptance of the alliance2. Sagai: The engagement3. Chunni Chadana: Dressing up and blessing of the bride4. Mehendi: Beautification of the bride5. Kangna Bandhana: Tying of the symbolic bracelets on the couple's wrists6. Chuda Chadana: Adorning the bride with the ivory bangle presented to her by her maternal uncle7. Uptan: The 'haldi' ceremony8. Sangeet: Musical get together by the ladies of the families9. Ghodi Sajana: Decorating the mare10. Sehra Bandhi: Tying of the traditional headdress on the groom11. Agwaani: Receiving the groom's procession or 'baraat'12. Milni: Welcoming the groom's 'baraat'13. Jaimala: Exchange of garlands14. Shaadi: Actual wedding rites divided into following segments:15. a) Madhuperk:16. b) Kanyadaan: Giving away the bride17. c) Havan: Lighting the sacred fire18. d) Pani Grahan Sanskar: The groom vows to look after his wife19. e) Shilarohan: Using the rock as a symbol of permanence20. f) Lajahom: Sacrifice offered to the sacred fire21. g) Parikrama: Circumventions around the sacred fire22. h) Saptapadi: Seven steps around the sacred fire23. I) Abhisheka — Sprinkling water on the couple: Invoking blessings from deities24. j) Hriday Sparsha — touching of the hearts25. k) Sindoor: The groom applies vermilion on the bride26. l) Dhruva darshana — Viewing the Pole Star27. m) Arundhati Nakshatra — Invoking blessings from Arundhati and Vashisht28. n) Ashirvaad —The blessing29. Bidaai — Bridal send off30. Kangna Kholna — Untying of the bracelets31. Mooh Dikhai Ki Rasm: Introducing the bride to her husband's family32. Reception: Post wedding celebrations3. Punjabi SanataniArora, Malhotra, Chawla, Wadhwa, Singh, Kapoor, Khanna, Dhawan1. Rokna or Thaka: Acceptance of the alliance2. Sagai: The engagement3. Chunni Chadana: Dressing up and blessing of the bride4. Mehendi: Beautification of the bride5. Kangna Bandhana: Tying of the symbolic bracelets on the couple's wrists6. Chuda Chadana: Adorning the bride with the ivory bangle presented to her by her maternal uncle7. Uptan: The 'haldi' ceremony8. Sangeet: Musical get together by the ladies of the families9. Ghodi Sajana: Decorating the mare10. Sehra Bandhi: Tying of the traditional headdress on the groom11. Agwaani: Receiving the groom's procession or 'baraat'12. Milni: Welcoming the groom's 'baraat'13. Jaimala: Exchange of garlands14. Shaadi: Actual wedding rites15. Bidaai: Bridal send off16. Kangna Kholna: Untying of the bracelets17. Mooh Dikhai Ki Rasm: Introducing the bride to her husband's family18. Reception: Post wedding celebrations4. Sindhi Arya SamajHathiramani, Sadharangani, Kripalani, Daryanani, Lalwani, Samtani, Chugani, Bhojwani, Vaswani, Buxani, Hiranandani, Uttamchandani, Mansukhani, Budhrani, Chatlani, Balani, Gulrajani, Advani, Melwani, Motwani, Khemlani, Dadlani, Chandiramani, Keswani, Wadhwani, Jagtiani, Rupani1. Janya : Sacred thread ceremony2. Kacchi Misri : Acceptance of the alliance3. Pucci Misri : The engagement4. Mehendi : The henna ceremony5. Navgrahi Puja : Invoking harmony within the planets6. Sagari : The groom's relatives decorate the bride with floral jewellery7. Garhi-Bukhi : A special 'puja' for the mothers of the bride and groom8. Vanwa : Oil ceremony9. Shaadi : Special ceremony held on the morning of the wedding10. The wedding ceremony : The Vidhi or rites of the Arya Samaj wedding -divided into following segments:a) Madhupark :b) Kanyadaan : Giving away the bridec) Havan : Lighting the sacred fired) Pani Grahan Sanskar : The groom vows to look after his wifee) Shilarohan : Using the rock as a symbol of permanencef) Lajahom : Sacrifice offered to the sacred fireg) Parikrama : Circumabulations around the sacred fireh) Saptapadi : Seven steps around the sacred firei) Sprinkling water on the couple : Invoking blessings from deitiesj) Hriday Sparshmantra : Vows taken by the couplek) Sindoor : The groom applies vermilion on the bridel) Dhruvnakshatra : Viewing the Pole Starm) Arundhati Nakshatra : Invoking blessings from Arundhati and Vashishtn) Ashirwaad : The blessing11. Satavaro : The reception12. Dattar : The salt ceremony5. Sindhi SanataniHathiramani, Sadharangani, Kripalani, Daryanani, Lalwani, Samtani, Chugani, Bhojwani, Vaswani, Buxani, Hiranandani, Uttamchandani, Mansukhani, Budhrani, Chatlani, Balani, Gulrajani, Advani, Melwani, Motwani, Khemlani, Dadlani, Chandiramani, Keswani, Wadhwani, Jagtiani, Rupani1. Janya : Sacred thread ceremony2. Kacchi Misri : Acceptance of the alliance3. Pucci Misri : The engagement4. Mehendi : The henna ceremony5. Navgraha Puja : Invoking harmony within the planets6. Sagari : The groom's relatives decorate the bride with floral jewellery7. Garhi -Bukhi : A special 'puja' for the mothers of the bride and groom8. Vanwa : Oil anointing ceremony9. Shaadi : The actual wedding ceremonya) Madhupark :b) Kanyadaan : Giving away the bridec) Havan : Lighting the sacred fired) Pani Grahan Sanskar : The groom vows to look after his wifee) Shilarohan : Using the rock as a symbol of permanencef) Lajahom : Sacrifice offered to the sacred fireg) Parikrama : Circumabulations around the sacred fireh) Saptapadi : Seven steps around the sacred firei) Sprinkling water on the couple : Invoking blessings from deitiesj) Hriday Sparshmantra : Vows taken by the couplek) Sindoor : The groom applies vermilion on the bridel) Dhruvnakshatra : Viewing the Pole Starm) Arundhati Nakshatra : Invoking blessings from Arundhati and Vashishtn) Ashirwaad : The blessing10. Satavaro : The reception11. Dattar : The salt-exchanging ceremony6. U.P. KayasthGoyal, Srivastava, Saxena, Mathur, Bhatnagar, Pandey,1. Bariksha : Confirmation of the alliance2. Sagai : The engagement ceremony3. Tilak : The groom is formally invited and given gifts.4. Haldi and Tel : Ritualistic bath and beautification ceremonies5. Mehendi & Sangeet : The Henna ceremony and ladies singing night.6. Bhaat : The bride's maternal uncle brings gifts for her and hosts a lavish lunch7. Baraat : The groom leaves for the wedding venue8. Jaimala : The couple exchanges garlands9. Havan : Lighting of the sacred fire10. Kanyadaan : Giving away the bride11. Pheras & sapta-padi : circumambulation around the sacred fire x 4 and taking 7 steps12. Bidaai : Bridal send off13. Parchan : Welcoming the bride into her marital home14. Mookh-dekhai or Vadu Milan : The bride is introduced to all her relatives15. Reception : Post wedding celebrations7. AgarwalAgarwals are a large and influential community in India. People from this community are very successful entrepreneurs and play a prominent role in India's economic development.The majority of Agarwals belong to the Vaishnavite sect of Hinduism while the remaining few practice Jainism. Many Agarwals have adopted their gotra names as their surname. Gupta is a common surname while others are Gadia, Saini and Varshney. Many others use surnames linked with the place of their origin, for example, Jhunjhunwala, Kedia, Lohia and Singhania. The Agarwal marriage ceremonies are as follows:—1. Mudha-Tikka: On this occasion, the Grooms family members(brothers, sisters, cousins etc.) go to the brides home for the tikka with these items rice, jaggery, dry fruits, mithai (sweets) a gold ring in a Silver plate. They also bring clothes and other gifts for the bride. The bride wears a traditional lehnga and lots of jewellery. The groom's sister gives the ring to the bride and puts tikka on her forehead (vermilion powder). The bride's family in turn also present gifts, cash, silver and gold jewellery to theg room's sisters.2. Godh Bharai: On this occasion, the brides lap is filled with gifts, jewellery, clothes, sweets and beautifully decorated trays which are brought in by the grooms sisters. It represents the blessings of the family for the wedding couple that they may always live in wealth and prosperity.3. Sangeet: Ladies from both the families sit around the bride and sing traditional matrimonial songs, the bride sits on a low stool. The ceremony is full of laughter and humor.4. Naadi: Pre-wedding puja of Lord Ganesha to seek his blessings for happiness, success and wealth, and to remove all obstacles from the life of bride and groom.5. Bhaat: The brother of bride's mother (called as Mama) brings gifts for the bride and other family members.6. Tel Baan: Its a kind of auspicious ritual bath, the ladies of both the families apply a paste made of milk, turmeric and other ingredients on the faces, arms and feet of the bride and the groom to prepare them for marriage.7. Mehndi Ceremony: This ceremony generally happens a day before the wedding, an expert makes intricate designs on the hands and feet of the bride in the presence of close female friends and cousins.8. Korath: When the bride is ready for the auspicious occasion, the male members of the bride's family go the grooms home to invite him and his family to come to the wedding venue.9. Baraat: The Groom, his family and other relatives leaves for the wedding venue. There is band too with the Baraat which plays traditional music as well as popular songs from Hindi movies.10. Arrival of Baraat: The bride's father welcomes the groom and his family upon their arrival at the wedding venue. The mother of bride honors the groom by performing the traditional aarti.11. Varmala: The bride and groom exchange garlands which signifies that they accept each other as their life partner.12. Vastra-daan: the groom gives the bride a set of clothing and jewellery as a token of his intent to care for all her needs.13. Kanya-daan: The parents of the bride offer their daughter's hand to the groom.14. Pheras: Both bride and groom circle the sacred fire in the havan kund four times and take seven steps (sapta-padi)15. Vidaai: Its the most emotional moment of marriage where bride leaves her parental home to go to her husband's home.16. Vadhu Pravesh: The ceremony happens when the bride arrives at her husband's home. At the entrance of the grooms home, his mother welcomes her daughter-in-law with aarti and after that the bride enters the home.8. U.P. KhatriThe Khatri community is a part of the Kshatriya clan which was based in the Punjab.Tandon, Mehrotra, Arora1. Sagaai : The engagement2. Godh Bharai : The groom's family brings lavish gifts for the bride3. Tilak : Applying vermilion on the groom's forehead4. Sangeet : Musical get together5. Kangana : Tying of the bracelet made from sacred red thread6. Mehendi : The henna ceremony7. Seedhe Haath Tanni Kadai : Preparing the bride and groom for the wedding8. Chooda : The bride's maternal uncle and aunt adorn her wrists with the 'chooda'9. Vivah : Commencement of marriage ceremonies10. Baraat : The groom leaves for the marriage venue in a ceremonial procession11. Jaimala : Exchange of garlands between the bride and groom12. Dinner : Wedding meal served after the 'jaimala'13. Lagna : Actual wedding rites14. Havan : Lighting of the sacred fire15. Kanyadaan : Giving away the bride16. Gath Bandhan : Tying of the nuptial knot17. Pheras & sapta-padi : circumambulation around the sacred fire x 4 and taking 7 steps.18. Bari Palang : Symbolic making of the nuptial bed19. Bedi Lutna : Clearing the 'mandap' of all its decorations20. Vidaai : The bride leaves her parental home9. MarathaBhosale, Deshpande, Gavaskar, Tendulkar, Manjrekar, Shinde, Holkar, Ghorpade, Scindia1. The engagement :2. Bangdi Bharan : The bangle ceremony3. Mehendi : The henna ceremony4. Previous days celebrations :5. Varpuja : Honouring the groom6. Haldi : Beautification rituals7. Varaat : The wedding procession8. Lagna Mahurat : The wedding ceremony- divided into following segments:a) Varmala : The couple exchanges garlandsb) Sulagna : The blessing9. Hara Dhera : Bridal send off10. Griha Pravesh : The bride enters her marital home11. Kankan : Untying of bracelets12. Reception : Post wedding celebrations10. The Marwari AgrawalsBirla, Goenka, Khemka, Poddar, Ruia, Jhunjhunwalla, Garg, Mangal, Kucchal, Goyan, Goyal, Bansal, Kansal, Singhal, Jindal, Thingal, Airan, Dharan, Madhukal, Bindal, Mittal, Tayal, Bhandal, Naagal, ParasrampuriaMudha-Tikka : The engagement ceremonyGodh-Barai : The groom's sisters bring lavish gifts for the brideSangeet : Musical get together by the ladies of the familyNaandi : Pre-wedding 'puja'Bhaat : The bride's maternal uncle is invited to attend the weddingTel Baan : A ritual bathMehendi : The henna ceremonyKorath : Male members from the bride's family invite the groom to the wedding venueBaraat : The groom leaves for the wedding venue in a ceremonial processionBaraat Swagat : Receiving the groom's 'baraat' or processionKanyadaan : Giving away the brideVaramala : Exchange of garlands between the bride and groomPheras: circumambulating around the sacred firesapta-padi: taking 7 steps together.Seer-Guthi : The groom's sister puts vermilion on the brideChuda : The bangle ceremonyMooh-Dekai : The bride is introduced to her husband's familyJua : Light hearted traditional ceremonyMuti-Bund : Light hearted traditional ceremonyVidaai : Bridal send offVadhu Pravesh : The bride enters her husband's home11. Marwari JainThe Oswals, who are mainly Jains, hail from the town of Osian, near Jodhpur in Rajasthan.The Oswal Jains celebrate their festivals with great regularity, gaiety, colour and song.The Marwari bridegroom carries a sword and is regally clad in a turban, jewellery and a coconut is tied to his side. He is mounted on a lavishly decorated mare and led in a procession to the bride's house. It is customary for him to touch a decoration fixed on the door with a 'neem' twig, or perhaps his sword before entering.The marriage ceremonies that follow his arrival are elaborate and many of them are common to other Hindu communities. The light hearted ceremonies or 'games' that are played by the couple such as fishing for the ring in a bowl filled with milk or untying the knots on the bracelets are full of gaiety and laughter!Baid, Jain, Sethia, Surana, BhandaryKhol Barana : The marriage alliance is confirmedTikka : Gifts for the groomBathse : Personal invitations to family and close friendsMayara : Exchange of gifts between both familiesBana Betai : Preparing the bride and groom for the wedding ceremonyNikasi : The groom leaves for the wedding venuePadla : The bride receives the bridal outfitVaramala : Exchange of garlands between the bride and groomPhera : The couple goes around the sacred fire seven times taking their marriage vowsBidaai : Bridal send off.Gujarati Naagar BrahminMajmudar, Pandya, Devedia, Trivedi, Mehta, Rana, Dikshit, Dave, Dwivedi, Yagnik, Saiyed, Diwan, Mankad, Machhar, Mankodi, Hathi, Vasavada, Vaishnav, VastarajChandlo: Acceptance of the allianceGanesh Sthapan / Ganesh Matli: Commencement of all marriage ritualsGarba: Traditional Gujarati dancePithi: Beautification ritualsMandva Mahurat & Graha Shanti: Constructing the canopy for the wedding ritesMosaalu: The bride receives gifts from her maternal uncleLagna:a) Varghodo: Groom's processionb) Ganesha Puja & Vara-pujac) Antarpath & Mangalastak: Verses glorifying Lord Ganesha and asking for the well being of the coupled) Varmala: The couple exchanges garlandse) Kanyadaan: Giving away the bridef) Hastha-milap: Holding hands — the couple hold the lagna-patrika in their hands while someone reads it.g) Havanh) Pani-grahana — holding hands.i) granthi-bandhanaj) laja-homak) gatha-ganaml) Pheras: circumambulating around the sacred firem) sapta-padi: taking 7 steps together.n) surya darshanamo) hrdaya sparsanamp) sindur danam and mangalya dharanamq) kansaar — eating sweets.r) akhanda saubhagyavati blessing by 4 ladies.s) asirvadam8. Vidai: Bridal send off9. Reception: Post wedding celebrationGujarati PatelThe Patels or Patidars of Gujarat The bride and groom receive huge amounts of clothes and jewellery and the groom is given cash gifts at almost each ceremony; in fact after each 'parikrama' (circumvention around the sacred fire) his palms are crossed with gold!Patel, Amin, Desai1. Chandlo Maatli: Acceptance of the alliance2. Ganesh Sthapan: Commencement of all marriage rituals3. Mehendi: The henna ceremony4. Garba and Dandia Raas: Traditional Gujarati dances5. Pre-nuptial ceremonies broken up into following segments:a) Mandva Mahurat: Constructing the canopy for the wedding ritesb) Pithi: Beautification ritualsc) Graha Shanti: Invoking harmony within the planets6. Mameru or Mosaalu: The bride receive gifts from her maternal uncle7. Varghodo: The groom's procession8. Var Ponke: Welcoming the groom9. Lagna: The wedding ceremony - divided into following segments:a) Varghodo: Groom's processionb) Ganesha Puja & Vara-pujac) Antarpath & Mangalastak: Verses glorifying Lord Ganesha and asking for the well being of the coupled) Varmala: The couple exchanges garlandse) Kanyadaan: Giving away the bridef) Hastha-milap: Holding hands — the couple hold the lagna-patrika in their hands while someone reads it.g) Havanh) Pani-grahana — holding hands.i) granthi-bandhanaj) laja-homak) gatha-ganaml) Pheras: circumambulating around the sacred firem) sapta-padi: taking 7 steps together.n) surya darshanamo) hrdaya sparsanamp) sindur danam and mangalya dharanamq) kansaar — eating sweets.r) akhanda saubhagyavati blessing by 4 ladies.s) asirvadam10. Vadava Vanu: Bridal send off11. Var Ghodyu Pokvanu Che: Welcoming the bride into her marital home12. Reception: Post wedding celebrations10. Bengali1. The Ashirbaad: The engagement2. Al Buddo Bhaat: The bride's last meal as a maiden in her parental home3. Gai Halood / Haldi Uptan: Anointing the bride and groom4. Shaka Paula: The bride is adorned with coral and shell bangles by 'sumangalis'5. Boijotri: The wedding procession6. Potto Bastra: Welcoming the groom7. The wedding: Actual wedding rites - divided into following segments:a) Shubh Drishti / Exchange of garlands: The couple exchanges garlandsb) Kanyadaan: Giving away the bridec) Hasta Milap: Tying of the marital knotd Pheras: circumambulating around the sacred firee) sapta-padi: taking 7 steps together.f) Sindoordaan: The groom applies vermilion on the bride'8. Bashar Ghar: The groom stays back in the bride's home9. Vidaai: Bridal send off10. Bride's Reception: Welcoming the bride in her marital home11. Bahu Bhaat: Formal acceptance of the bride by her in-laws12. Reception: Post wedding celebrations13. Phool Sajjaya: The bride is bedecked with jewellery made from flowers11. Kashmiri BrahminKaul, Raina, Matoo, Tikoo, Dhar, Razdan, Haksar, Pundit, Kar, Bhatt1. Gota : The making of thin flakes of pistachios, almonds and betel nuts2. Bhandawar : Announcement of the wedding3. Badia Ceremony : Acceptance of the alliance between both families4. Shagun : Delicacy fed to all the guests5. Mehenzeraat : Beautification of the bride or the henna ceremony6. Phoolon ka Gehna : The bride is decorated with jewellery made from flowers7. Devgun : Ritual baths for the bride and groom8. Sanzvaru : Decorating the bride9. Sehrabandhi : Tying of the groom's traditional headdress10. Baraat : Arrival of the groom and his family11. Lagan : The actual wedding ceremony12. Posh Puja : The couple pour flowers of each others head, they are then covered with a red chuni and all the guests bless the couple with flowers.13. Bidaai : Bridal send off14. Dahi Bhaat : Arrival of the bride in her marital home15. Garasun : Bringing the bride back to her parents' home for a day12. Madhya Pradesh RajputSingh, Rathore, Chandela, Himmatsinghe, Rajpura1. Pili-Chithi : Written acceptance of the alliance sent to the bride's family2. Mandap Aarohan : Erecting and decorating the 'mandap'3. Haldi Ceremony : Beautifying the bride and preparing her for the wedding4. Mehendi : Henna ceremony5. Maira : The bride receives gifts from her maternal uncle6. Padla : Gifts given by the groom's family are displayed7. Baraat : The groom leaves for the wedding venue in a ceremonial procession8. Pheras: circumambulating around the sacred fire9. sapta-padi: taking 7 steps together.10. Kunwar Kaleo : The groom and his family arrive at the bride's home for a festive meal11.Bidaai : Bridal send off12. Mooh-Dikhai : Introducing the bride to her husband's family13. Tilak : The bride's brother takes gifts for the groom's family13. Bihari KayasthaThe Kayast (Kayastha) community can be found in several states of North India and their marriages follow similar patterns. The nomenclatures and adaptations of various ceremonies may differ depending upon the state in which they are domiciled for many generations.Some common surnames:Prasad, Sinha, Lal, Brahmdev, Srivastava1. Cheka : The engagement2. Shagun : The 'pujari' takes auspicious gifts for the groom's family3. Tilak : The groom receives lavish gifts4. Lagan Mahurat : Commencement of marriage rituals5. Haldi Ka Din : Beautification rituals6. Madva Bandhana : Constructing the wedding 'mandap'7. Baraat Ka Din : Arrival of the groom's procession -divided into the following segments:a) Ghidhari : Ancestor worship and invoking their blessings for the marriageb) Kumarpet Ka Bhaath : A special meal prepared for the bride and her unmarried female friendsc) Haldi Ceremony : Beautification ritualsd) Darwaza Lagna : Arrival of the groom's procession or 'baraat'e) Jaimaal : The couple exchanges garlandsf) Galsedi or Parichavan : Ceremony performed to honour the groomg) Kangna Bandhana : Tying bracelets on the coupleh) Kanyadaan : Giving away the bridei) Kanya Nirakshan/Mooh-Dikhai : The bride is introduced to the groom's relativesj) Shaadi Ki Rasm : Vows taken by the couplek) Lava Chidakna/Pheras/Parikrama : Seven steps around the sacred firel) Sindoordaan : The groom applies vermilion on the bride8. Kohvar : The bride and groom are led to the bridal chamber9. Kangna Kholna : Untying of the bracelets10. Kaccha Khana : A special meal is prepared for the 'baraatis'11. Bidaai Ki Rasm : Bridal send off12. Kaleva : The bride's brother invites her to her parental homeSOUTH INDIA1. Kerala Nair HinduMenon, Nair, Nambiar, Pillai, Unnithan, Panniker, Kurup1. Vivaha Nischayam: Announcement of the engagement and the exchange of rings.2. Pennu Kanil - the bride and groom meet.3. Mothiram Mattal - The exchange of rings4. Ayana - Prenuptial blessing of the bride5. Namaskaram - The bride and groom are blessed by their elders6. Kalayanam or Vivaham - Wedding ceremony7. The Reception2. Andhra VaishnavaGantivaru, Malladi, Magunti, Atmakuri, Rao, Pantulu, Raju, Cheruvaru, Dodla, Kolluru, Palayam, Moorthy, Sastri, Choudry, Reddy, Naidu1. Pradhanam: The engagement / Exchange of 'Tambulams'2. Kalyana Rata: Fixing the first pole of the marriage 'pandaal'3. Nalungu with Mangala Vadhyam: Ritualistic oil bath for the bride and groom4. Phalikalu Ceremony: Germination of nine grains for prosperity5. Snatakam: Commencement of all marriage rituals6. Kanyadanam: Giving away the bride7. Mangalya-dharanam: Tying of the sacred yellow thread8. Talambralu: Blessing the couple9. Saptapaty: Seven steps around the sacred fire10. The traditional wedding meal: Wedding feast11. Laja Homam: Sacrifice offered to the sacred fire12. Nagavalli: Ceremonies to induct the bride into her household duties and display of gifts13. Appagintalu / Vadigantu Biyyam: Bridal send off / Formal handing over of the bride to the groom14. Graha-pravesam: The bride enters her marital home15. The Sari: The bride leaves for her marital home taking her trousseau with her3. Andhra Reddy1. Patrika: A marriage contract is drawn up by both the families2. Nischaithartham/Pradhanum: The engagement3. Vara Puja: A puja is performed in honour of the groom4. Paindlipilla/ Haldipaspu: Ritual bath and beautification of the bride5. Vivaham (Muhurtham): Commencement of the marriage ceremonies6. Kankana Shastra: Invoking the blessings of all the deities7. Kanyadaan: Giving away the bride8. Saptapadi: Seven steps9. Grahapravesam: The couple enters the marital home10. Reception: Post wedding celebrations11. Kalyanautsavam: A puja in the Venkateshwara Temple in Tirupathi4. Tamil ChettiarAll surnames are Chettiar. This community takes the following middle names: Mutthaiah, Murgappan, Ramaswamy, Meyappan1. Nichayadartham: The engagement ceremony2. Giving gold for the sacred 'taali': The groom's family gives part of the gold to make the 'taali'3. Fixing the Muhuratakal: Erecting the marriage 'pandaal'4. Formal announcement of the marriage: The grandparents of the bride and groom are informed about the alliance5. Registering the marriage: Legal agreement between both the families6. Padaipu: Ancestor worship7. Manai Poduthal: Constructing the brick platform for the couple so sit on during ceremonies8. Arasanikkal: Erecting the bamboo stick in front of the marriage platform9. Lighting the lamp: A lamp is lit next to the 'arasanikkal'10. Mattru Kattuthal: Making the protective cover for the marriage platform11. Kolam: The homes are decorated with rice flour paste12. Receiving the 'Taali': The bride's family gives the 'taali' to the groom13. Minji: The groom's maternal uncle adorns his nephew's feet with toe-rings14. Receiving garlands from the temples: The bride's family receives the auspicious garlands15. Stringing of the necklace to be worn by the groom: Elders string together pendants to be worn by the groom16. Pooram Kazhithal: Virgin bath for the bride17. Thumbu Pidithal: Invoking the presence of deities through 'kolam' decorations18. Adorning the bridal couple with jewels: The maternal uncles adorn the couple with jewellery19. Azhagu Arathi: Arathi performed for the groom by his paternal grandmother20. Welcoming the groom: The bride's family welcomes the groom21. Poovai Arithal: The groom arrives at the bride's home22. Bhagavanam: Tying of the 'kappus' or protective red threads23. Arimna Iduthal: Showering of sprouted grains on the couple24. Poomanam Idutal: Blessing the couple25. Saptapadi: Seven steps26. Blessing the sacred 'taali': Elders bless the 'taali'27. Tiru Pootutal: Matrimonial blessing28. Isaivu Pidimanam: The marriage agreement is signed29. Tirupootu ceremony: Welcoming the bride in her marital home30. Kalyana vevu & Mama vevu: The bride's maternal uncle presents her with gifts31. Manavarai: The couple is blessed and the bride is initiated into her marital duties32. The turmeric bath: Ritualistic bath for the couple33. Kulam Vazhum Pillai: Handing over of household responsibilities to the bride34. Tumbu Kattudal: Tying of the matrimonial thread on the bride35. Kaichi Utrrudal: The Feast36. Removal of arasanikkal: The bride's father removes the 'arasanikkal'5. Tamil Mudliar1. The engagement: Finalizing the marriage through a memorandum2. Pandakal: Erecting the marriage 'pandaal'3. Nalangu: Beautifying the bride4. The bridegroom's reception: Receiving the groom5. Preparations on the morning of the wedding6. Arsan Kal: Erecting the bamboo stick in front of the marriage platform7. Padapuja & Kasi Yatra: The groom washes his parents' feet and proceeds on a mock pilgrimage8. Mahalakshmi puja: Prayers offered to the Goddess of wealth9. Manai Pongal: Rice is cooked in a clay pot10. Kanganam: Tying of the sacred yellow thread11. Kanikadanam: Giving away the bride12. Mangalyam: Tying of the sacred 'mangalyam' on the bride13. Exchange of garlands: The couple exchanges garlands three times14. Homam: The couple pays homage to the sacred fire15. Sesha: Blessing the couple16. Paying homage to the Arasanikkal: The couple goes around the 'arasanikkal' three times17. Reception: Post wedding celebrations7. Tamil Iyengar (Brahmin)Iyengar, Ayangar, Srinivasan, Gopalakrishnan, Jagannathan, RamakrishnanVethalepak: Exchange of gifts between the bride and groomPandalkal or Chapra: Blessing the wedding venueDevar Samardhne: Seeking blessings from deities to keep the marriage free from any impedimentsVarapooje or Janwaasam: Heralding the arrival of the groom and inviting him to the 'mantap'Nischathartham: Commitment to be married is made and announced to allNandi or Vratham: Anointing the bride and groomKashiyatre: The groom embarks on a mock pilgrimageOonjal or Sambandhmale: The couple exchange garlandsPiddishuttal: The couple is protected from 'dhrishti' (evil eye)Kanyadaan: Giving away the brideMangalaya Dharane: The groom ties the sacred 'taali' on the brideAkshate: The couple is blessed with the showering of coloured riceHoma or Havan: Lighting of the sacred fireSaptapadi: Seven stepsNagoli Vastra: The bride's family welcomes the son-in-law into the familyGrupravesha: The bride is welcomed into her marital homeSambandhi Virandh: Both families exchange giftsReception: Post wedding celebrations8. Tamil Iyer (Brahmin)Iyer, Dikshitar, Sroutigal, Sastri, Sarma, Ghanpathigal, RaoJanam Kundli: Matching of horoscopesNischaiyahtartham: The engagement ceremonyKalyanam: Commencement of marriage ceremoniesVratham: Ceremony observed to obtain blessings from departed eldersJanavasam & Nischayathartham: Inviting the groom to the 'mandap' and sorting out any differences between both familiesWedding Arrangements: Preparations for the actual wedding ceremony on the day of the weddingKashi Yatra: Groom embarks on a mock pilgrimageUnjal: The couple exchange garlands and sit on a swingKanyadan: Giving away the bride1Mangalyadharanam: The groom ties the sacred 'taali' on the brideSaptapadi: Seven stepsLaja Homam: The bride makes an offering of puffed rice to the sacred fireSesha Homam: Blessing for healthy offspringGruhapravesam: The bride enters her marital homeSeer Bakshanam: Sweets sent with the bride to her marital home9. The Bunt community of South KanaraThis community is neither tied to any religious custom nor bound by any Vedic ritual, but their marriages are elaborate and lavish.Bunt marriages are almost always arranged by the parents. Once the alliance is fixed the family decides what to give the bride in terms of wealth.Bhandary, Rai, Shetty, Adappa, Shenava1. Nischitartham : The engagement ceremony2. Mehendi : The henna ceremony3. Mangalasnana : A ritual bath4. Murthasaese : The bride and groom are blessed by their families and close friends5. Muhurtham or Lagnam : Commencement of the wedding ceremonies6. Dharemaipuna/Dhareyeruna : The wedding ceremony7. Homam : Sacred fire sacrifice8. Saptapadi : The seven step9. Sanmana Oota & Mamiseike : Grand dinner hosted in honour of the groom10. Reception : Post wedding celebrations10. The Vokkaliga community of KarnatakaGowdaThis community consists of agriculturists and landowners. Many of their marriage rituals are therefore steeped in rural traditions.They have, like many other communities adapted these rural traditions to urban ones and most weddings are now performed in marriage halls. The marriages, which are still conducted in ancestral homes, however are truly interesting.1. Nischitartha : Auspicious date is agreed upon for the wedding2. Chapparashastra (Achandi) : The 'mandap' puja3. Kelneeru : 'Ganga Puja'4. Vara puja : Welcoming the groom5. Lagna : The wedding ceremony6. Saptapadi : Seven steps7. Reception : Post-wedding celebrations11. Vira-SaivaThis community is neither tied to any religious custom nor bound by any Vedic ritual, but their marriages are elaborate and lavish.1. Vag-danam2. Mangala Snanam3. Ganesha, Nandi puja4. Kankana bandhanam5. Ganga puja — 7 kumbhas6. Kalasha Sthapanam – 5 kumbhas — Uma-maheshvara puja/Gauri Puja7. Kashi-yatra8. Vara-puja madhu-parkam9. Antar-patha vidhi — jaggery and jeera mixture is used10. Kanya-danam11. Akshataropanam12. Mala-dharanam13. Mangalya dharanam14. Brahma-granthi-bandhanam15. Pani-grahanam16. Sapta-padi17. NagoleLingayat.Valkal PujaHaldiBashtigiactual marriage without fire and includeskanyadaan - giving away of the bridemangalsutra - tying the sacred gold ornamentkumkum applied only to the foreheadreception for guests.Usually marriages happen early morning and only immediate family members participate. During reception which happens around noon, garland exchange happens.12. The CoorgisThese are a martial race and their rituals and customs reflect this.They are a conservative people and parents usually arrange marriages in this community. The Kodava or Coorgi culture is unique and cannot be compared with any other community in the country.Ponappa, Chinappa, Kuttiah, Aiyanna, Cariappa, Muthana, Thimmayya, Nanjappa, Mandana, Subbiah, Medappa, Monappa, Thimmaiah, Somanna, Kuttapa, Karumbiah, Bopanna, Poovaiah, Chengappa, Machia, Kalappa, Ganapathy, Belliappa, Appiah1. Rituals for the Groom - divided into following segments: :2. a) Kshoura (part of the Muhurtha): : Ritual shave for the groom3. b) Bath : Ritual bath for the groom4. c) Dress : The 'bojakaara' helps dress the groom5. Rituals for the bride - divided into following segments: :a) Bale Iduva : Bangle wearing ceremony for the brideb) Bath : Ritual bath for the bridec) Dress : The 'bojakarthi' helps dress the bride6. Muhurtha : Preparations for the Muhurtha for the bride and groom7. Receiving guests :8. Baale Birud : Cutting the plantain stumps9. The couple is served their meal :10. Bidding farewell to the guests after the Muhurtha :11. Poliya : Filling the reed baskets with foodstuffs12. The wedding procession : The groom proceeds to the bride's home13. Potti Dumbchiduva : The bride's trousseau is displayed14. Kodiyaal or Koru Arapuvavu : Announcement of the arrival of the groom's procession15. Baale Birud : Cutting the plantain stumps16. Welcoming the groom :17. A special meal is served to the groom's procession :18. Dampathi Muhurtha : Combined Muhurtha for the bride and groom19. Sammanda Paraje or Sammanda Kodupa : Bestowal of rights on the bride20. Batte Thadpa : Blocking the path21. Wedding procession from the bride's home to the groom's :22. Baale Birud : Cutting the plantain stumps23. Welcoming the bride :24. Neer Edpa / Ganga Puja : The bride fetches water from a river or well25. Potti Kaatuva : The bride's trousseau is displayed once again26. Feasting : A grand meal is served by the bride's family27. Kombarek Kootuva : The groom is led to the bridal chamber28. Ponn Pareyuva : Seeking a girl's hand in marriage29. The bride is given a new name :30. The Muhurtha ceremony : Separate Muhurthas for the bride and groom31. Kuri Maaduva : Betrothal ceremony32. Melkattu : Constructing the canopy for the wedding ceremony33. Karik Muripa / Panda Pani : Cutting vegetables for curry and erecting the marriage 'pandal'34. Potti Dumbchiduva : Packing the bride's trousseau in boxes35. The wedding feast :13. The Saraswat BrahminPai, Shenoy, Kamath, Nayak, Prabhu, Baliga, Mallya, Kudva, Mundkur, Karnad, Benegal, Kini, Acharya1. Naandi : Pre-wedding ritual for the ancestors2. Nischaithambul : The engagement3. Yedur Kansani : Womenfolk from both families get acquainted with each other4. Phool-Mudi : The flower and ring ceremony5. Urdha-Moorthu : The bride and groom grind lentils on a stone grinder6. Lagna : The marriage ceremonya) Varmala : The couple exchanges garlandsb) Kanyadaan : Giving away the bridec) Mangalsutra : The groom ties the 'mangalsutra' on the brided) Paani Grahan : The groom vows to look after his wifee) Lajja Hom : Sacrifice offered to the sacred firef) Saptapadi : Seven stepsg) Ashirwaad : The blessing7. Chautanan : Post wedding ceremonies and rituals8. Reception : Post wedding celebrationsKonkanastha BrahminGaonkar, Dixit, Gore, Patwardhan, Marathe, Ogale, Tilak, Gokhale, Karve, Paranjpe, Chiplunkar, Ranade, Joshi, Bhat, Phadke, Joglekar, Kelkar, Lele, Apte, Limaye, Tambe, Abhyankar, Bapat, Doshi, Mulgand, Jhambekar, Agarkar, Dravid.1. Engagement :2. Vyahi Bhojan : The groom's family invites the bride's family for a meal3. Grahamak / Nav Grahi Shanti Puja : Invoking harmony within the planets4. Bangdi Bharan : The bangle ceremony5. Mehendi : The henna ceremony6. Kelvan : The bride's last meal as a maiden in her parental home7. Seemant Pujan and Vaang Nischayam : Honouring the groom8. Ghana Bharan and Haldi : Beautification rituals9. Dev Devak : Divine blessings are sought from the family deity10. Gauri Haar Puja : The bride performs a 'puja' for Goddess Gauri11. Varaat : The wedding procession12. Rukhavat : Breakfast is served to the groom and his close relatives13. Lagna Mahurat : The wedding ceremony - divided into following segments:a) Varmala : The couple exchanges garlandsb) Kanyadaan : Giving away the bridec) Mangalsutra : The groom ties the 'mangalsutra' on the brided) Paani Grahan : The groom vows to look after his wifee) Lajja Hom : Sacrifice offered to the sacred firef) Saptapadi : Seven stepsg) Ashirwaad : The blessing14. Wedding Feast : Traditional meal served on banana leaves15. Vidaai : Bridal send off16. Griha Pravesh : The bride enters her marital home17. Reception : Post wedding celebrations18. Panch Pavan : Wedding feast served on the fifth day after the wedding