The
Sikh marriage is called Anand
Karaj. A Sikh Wedding takes place in the morning with 'Milni',
with a meeting of both the groom and bride's families, where holy
shabds (hymns from the Sikh Scripture) are sung. The bride is dressed
in red and wears lots of jewellery, with a veil over her head, while
the groom is dressed in traditional outfit, replete with a turban
Marriage ceremony
The marriage ceremony
takes place at a congregational gathering in the holy presence
of Guru Granth Sahib. When the morning hymn has been sung, the
groom comes forward and takes his place at the foot of the Adi-Granth.
The bride then joins the congregation and sits at the left side
of the groom. The couple and their parents are asked to stand
as an Ardaas seeking the Blessing of Waheguru for the commencement
of the Anand Karaj is offered.
As the ceremony progresses amongst the hyms, the couple takes
four rounds around the Guru
Granth Sahib.
The service finally concludes with the singing of the first five
and the last stanzas of the Anand followed by the Ardas. The congregation
is then served Karha Prashad.(internet sources)
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