ASHIRWAD | INDIAN WEDDING CEREMONY
Ashirwad
And here’s the part that can be referred to as the grand finale of a Hindu wedding ceremony. The word Ashirwad can be interpreted in English as blessings. Older members of the family often take the center stage here because they are revered and looked up to in Hindu culture as being knowledgeable and responsible for passing down wisdom to younger generations. Ashirwad symbolizes the final acceptance and confirmation of the bride and groom’s union by both families.
The priest declares the couple man and wife with cheers from the onlookers. They then bow from the Mandap and express their appreciation to everyone present for honoring them at their wedding. After this, the couple move to family members like grandparents and parents in order of age and family rank. The couple then leave the Mandap and walk down the aisle. As they pass, family, friends, and other wedding guests spray them with rice or rose petals and offer their blessings to the new couple. This concludes the wedding ceremony and the partying and other fun can now start.
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