Bride Gifted Away to the Groom as Kanya Dan

Yogurt and Honey Offered to Groom by Bride's Parents

The word 'Kanya' is for the female, and 'dan' stands for gifting away. Kanya Dan therefore means handing the bride by her father over to the bridegroom after the Hindu wedding. This Kanya Dan custom is prevalent in some other religions also, though under different names. The bride's parents perform a worship of the groom. The groom is offered honey and yoghurt, signifying sweetness and coolness in dealings with the bride. Have a gift of a bride or to join a groom by registering with ApnaMatch.

Promises Made by Groom for Dharma, Artha and Kama

It is here that 'kanyadan' or offering is made by bride's father and accepted by the groom. At Kanya Dan ceremony, the bride's father says to the groom, "I give you my daughter in marriage, promise to be moderate in observance of Dharma, Artha and Kama." The groom touched the bride's right shoulder with his right hand and promises to protect and maintain her dignity with love, to appreciate her merits and forgive her shortcomings. The groom accepts and grasps the hand of the bride and promises to be her saviour and well wisher.

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Groom and Bride Become Husband and Wife after Kanya Dan

The couple now recites the following verse, as directed by the priest, "Let all present here know that our hearts have mingled together like water. Let breath, let God and the Goddess of learning keep us joined." All those present in the mandap, specially the relatives from both sides, say, "God has made you husband and wife, and may God give you both a long, happy, healthy and fruitful life." Flowers are showered over the couple. Parents and relatives from both sides embrace each other in happiness. Create your own Indian matrimonial registration to become husband and wife.