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ABCDEF7 · M
[b]Seven Vows In Hindu Wedding:[/b]
1) The first vow says, the bride and the groom would provide prosperity as a household to the family and would stand against those who try to hinder.

2) The second vow says ,the bride and the groom would lead a healthy life by developing their physical, mental and spiritual.

3) The third vow says, the couple would earn a living and increase by proper means, so that their materialistic wealth increases manifold.

4) The fourth vow says, the married couple would respect, love & understand each other and would acquire knowledge, happiness and harmony.

5) The fifth vow says, the couple would expand their family by having healthy, brave and honest children, for whom, they will be responsible.

6) The sixth vow says, the bride and the groom should have self-control of the mind, body and soul and should have long marital relationship.

7) The seventh and the last vow says, they promise that they would be true and loyal to each other and would remain companions and best of friends for the lifetime.
SW-User
@ABCDEF7 I know saat wachan lol
ABCDEF7 · M
@SW-User I feel that these should be the foundation of every marriage.
SW-User
@SW-User And during these wachans when is the bride supposed to come forward?
SW-User
@SW-User Am not hindu dear. But i knew about those 7 vows. @Abcd can answer better
ABCDEF7 · M
Usually, the bride leads the groom in the first circuit. In North India, the first six circuits are led by the bride, and the final one by the groom. In Central India, the bride leads the first three or four circuits.
SW-User
@ABCDEF7 okay. Thanks for the info. I am not Hindu but I like learning different cultures and traditions.
ABCDEF7 · M
@SW-User It is always good to learn from the good things in different parts and people of world.
Thankyou. :)
SW-User
@ABCDEF7 You are always welcome.