Sikh Marriages and punjabi matrimony

Just like other marriages a Sikh marriage is a wonderful occasion for both families ( groom and bride

families). A Sikh marriage must take place in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib Ji and this is usually a Gurudwara chosen

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In Sikh marriage both bride's and groom's families gathers

together for the mini ceremony. The mini ceremony introduces both groom family and bride family, because a Sikh marriage

is regarded as the joining of two families who will support the couple in their new happy life.The Ardaas is performed by

the Granthi. After that both families exchanging gift. Tea, pakora

and other refreshment will be available in the Langer hall. After enjoying the refreshment every one enter in the Di wan

hall and pay respect to the Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

The Granthi will address the sangat and ask for the groom to

set directly in front of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji where he remains for the duration of the ceremony. After some time bride

often accompanied by a female takes her place to the groom's left. Groom, bride and their parents stands for Ardaas. Bolo

so Nihal, Sat Siri Akal is said. The Granthi reads a hukam from the Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

The Granthi reads the first Lavan Stanza of the marriage.

both the groom and bride stand and walk around the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. usually close family members of both families

stand behind the Guru as a show of support and love for the couple as they circle the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. This is

repeated three more times and after the couple have circled the Guru Granth Sahib Ji for the fourth time, the couple are

married according to Sikh religion.

The Granthi will lead Ardaas for all sangat who should all

stand during the recital.After Ardaas Guru prashad is given to the sangat......