Wedding Holidays

Two bodies, single soul and a promise to be together for seven births is what make the Indian weddings so very pious.

Marriages are made in heaven but are solemnised on earth- though the statement sounds cliched it holds great relevance and the sanctity associated with it is unparallel. They are the most special events in people's lives. Even in the modern age it is one such tradition that has not lost its glory and importance in any way. The dances, the rituals, the ceremonies and the hulla balloo are some of the specialties of the Indian weddings.Every community in India has its own tradition and styles of performing a wedding. In fact the religious, regional and cultural diversity of India is well reflected by the wedding ceremonies.

One of the most important features of the Indian weddings is the Saat Phere or seven rounds around a pious fire lit for the purpose amidst the Vedic mantras. Every phera taken holds a specific meaning. Every phera taken holds a specific meaning. The Saat Phere or the seven steps are as follows:

• The first step is to provide for the household whereby both the bride and groom promises to keep a pure diet and avoid things that might harm them.
• In the second step they promise to develop their physical, mental and spiritual powers.
• In the third step they promise to increase their wealth by proper and righteous means.
• In the fourth step both of them promise to acquire knowledge, happiness and harmony by mutual love, respect and trust.
• They take the fifth step so that they are blessed with strong, virtuous and heroic children.
• They take the sixth step for self – restraint and longevity.
• In the seventh step they promise to be true companions and remain life-long partners by the wedlock.

India has always been an exotic wedding destination. Foreigners are always keen to get married in the opulent and colourful style of Indian Maharajas. So if the wedding of your dreams means travelling to India for an ancient traditional theme then its not a daunting task at all. With Holiday in India you can enjoy one of the Indian Wedding Styles of your choice with traditional entertainers like Folk Dancers, musicians, fire eaters, snake charmers, grand firework, hire elephants, traditional attires and horses.

So in what style would you like to tie the nuptial knot?

• Rajasthani Wedding
• Punjabi Wedding
• Tamil Vedic Wedding