Granthabandhan the Sacred Wedlock in Hindu Wedding
The Knot and Phere around Agni Make the Couple Inseparable
In this ritual the priest ties a knot using the ends of the clothings worn by the bride and groom. The priest ties the end of the groom's dhoti or the kurta; whichever he is wearing, with that of the bride's veil or saree corner. The knot signifies the sacred wedlock. The bride and groom take phere (circles) around the 'agni' with the knot holding firm. The knot, or granthabandhan, signifies that the two have become inseparable and will always stay together for the rest of their lives. Visit and
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Insepararable Union of Two Souls in Good and Bad Times
The tight knot signifies the union of two souls who henceforth will always stay together. Whatever they plan or execute, they will do with their shared views and intelligence. They will be together in their good and bad times. They will be cooperating with each other to gain prosperity and high achievements in life. From here onwards, for the man there will not be another woman, and for the woman, no other man. Sacred vows and phere (circles) are for a life long union, sharing the joys and sorrows, accomplishments and failures of life, and to share the common goals and reach them together. Start the process of finding life long union partners by clicking
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