In hinduism, what things are to be considered for deciding correct match of bride and groom? Also what rituals and practices are needed to be done for the marriage?
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1Part dup. of Which scripture describes the procedure for an ideal marriage including how to find the ideal bride or groom? – sv. Dec 11 '16 at 23:04
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1, "what things are to be considered for deciding correct match of bride and groom" did you mean horoscope matching or procedures? – Sarvabhouma Mar 1 '17 at 9:44
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If you feel the linked question is not duplicate, clarify " what things are to be considered for deciding correct match of bride and groom?", and flag us to reopen. – The Destroyer♦ Mar 7 '17 at 5:41
Regarding marriage ceremony (paNi grahana samskara) we have to refer to the specific grihya sutra of husband/wife or of the acharya who is performing it. The main points are given in short in the grihya sutras and detailed mantra procedure is given in karma kanda texts like Vivaha paddhati etc. Some of the important steps of Vedic marriage are :
Main (mukhya) Sankalpa
Swasti Vachanam
Kalasha Sthapana
Madhuparka vidhanam
Agni sthapanam
Jaya homam
Shakha-uccharanam
laja homam
Saptapadi
graha/surya/dhruva nirikshanam (star gazing)
Vamsha/gotra uccharanam
Aashirvadam
These are some of the steps of vedic marriage along with this kulachara (family customs) and deshachara (regional customs) could be done along with the vedic steps. Based on place, time and conditions some ceremonies can be modified.
answered Feb 26 '17 at 16:44
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Paraskara Grihya sutra.is available here. You may add some verses from it. – The Destroyer♦ Feb 26 '17 at 17:13
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Good one! That's what I was saying, people(especially mods) will help you find Grihya sutras. – Yogi Feb 26 '17 at 20:49
