Priest Performs Various Ceremonies in Hindu Wedding

Hindu Priests Perform Religious Ceremonies in Hindu Wedding

A priest's presence in Hindu wedding is very important. Various ceremonies cannot be performed without a priest. He is the expert in chanting Sanskrit mantras, sermons, and guide members of both the families to chant after him.

Male Brahmin Priest Recites Mantras and Explains Their Meanings

A male Hindu Brahmin priest is present all the time to perform various ceremonies, directing the groom, bride, parents and other family members from both sides to follow his directions to perform certain religious rites. It has been an established practice that the priest should be a male Brahmin. The priest plays the most important part in completing all the ceremonies, explaining their meaning and importance step by step. When one mentions about a priest for a Hindu wedding, the thoughts automatically go for a male Brahmin priest. You too can hear sermons from a Hindu Brahmin priest by registrating with ApnaMatch.

Some Families Welcome a Non Brahmin Priest in Hindu wedding

Some families welcome a non-Brahmin male priest in Hindu wedding ceremonies. According to them, all that matters is that the person should have some knowledge of the Vedas and Sanskrit mantras. Alternatively, he can be anyone who can read and recite some mantras from the books, which are quite handy and easily available.

Main Ceremonies Held in Mandap in Hindu Wedding

In the specially erected Mandap, a venue where most of the ceremonies in Hindu wedding take place, not much can happen without a priest. It is here that the bride and groom garland each other and offer worship to the god Ganesha. The priest then gives a little water from a utensil in their right hands which is sipped to signify the purification of the soul. Water is sprinkled to purify the 'mandap' and is used frequently during the ceremony to bless the couple. Incense and camphor are burnt and waved in circles before the deity. Each of these acts has a special meaning, like sprinkling of water and sipping it suggesting purification of the surroundings and the peoples' minds. One thing important is that everybody should be bare footed in Mandap during a Hindu wedding. For the services of a male priest for a quick wedding ceremony, you may go to Laj Marriage Bureau.