The 7 Blessings of a Hindu Wedding
There are many important aspects of a Hindu wedding ceremony- one of the most important is the fire ceremony. During this fire ceremony, the highlight is the Saptapadi, when the bride and groom, hand in hand, step seven times around the fire. This part of the ceremony seals their bond as husband and wife forever.
You may wonder why there are seven steps taken around the fire, and what each step represents. Here is a simple breakdown:
1. May the couple always be blessed with an abundance of comforts and resources, and always be helpful to one another in all aspects.
![hindu-wedding-ceremony-fire-7-steps-san-diego-wedding-planner 6a010536f63a6d970b011168618d48970c-800wi](/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/6a010536f63a6d970b011168618d48970c-800wi.jpg)
2. May the couple be strong and complement each other, mentally, spiritually, and physically.
![indian-wedding-ceremony-hands-san-diego-wedding-planner Hastmelap](/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Hastmelap.jpg)
3. May the couple be blessed with prosperity and riches- in all ways.
![hindu-wedding-ceremony-tradition-7-steps-fire Marrying+Couple](/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Marrying+Couple.jpg)
4. May the couple have eternal love and trust together.
![indian-wedding-tradition-ceremony-san-diego-wedding-planner Hindu-wedding](/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Hindu-wedding.jpg)
5. May the couple be blessed with a happy family life and children.
![hindu-wedding-ceremony-fire-7-steps,-tradition Screen shot 2013-03-06 at 10.32.56 PM](/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Screen-shot-2013-03-06-at-10.32.56-PM.png)
6. May the couple live in harmony together- staying true to their promises to themselves and one another.
![hindu-wedding-ceremony-fire-san-diego-tradition Denver-Wedding-Fire](/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Denver-Wedding-Fire.jpg)
7. May the couple always remain best friends.
![indian-couple-love-tradition-ethnic-wedding-elegance Denver-Wedding-Couple](/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Denver-Wedding-Couple.jpg)
(Image credits: Maharani Weddings, 14 Gaam, Adult Awkwardness,Entouraaj, Shaadi with Style, Brian Kraft,Brian Kraft)
Related posts:
Indian Bridal Fashions ~ Something Old and Something New!
Arabic and Persian Wedding Video - Nouran and Adam