Arya Samaj Marriage

Marriage is an important event in any body’s life. In Indian society, it holds a sanctimonious place. It is even more important in the lives of Indian people. Different parts of India follow different rituals and customs. However, every Indian marriage is quite elaborate process and reflects its regional culture. Indian marriages are very much different from the western weddings. Indian marriages are full of vigour, colours and ceremonial functions.

The wedding is conducted according to Arya Marriage Validation Act XIX of 1937 and is solemnized according to Vedic rites. In these weddings, the Pooja is not performed to any specific deity because the Samaj does not believe in idol worship. Fire and the other elements are the only witnesses to the ceremony.

Simplicity is the hallmark of Arya Samaj weddings. The rituals performed are the ones prescribed by the Vedas and the mantras are translated into the Hindi / English so that the couple know what the meaning of their marriage vows.

In simple, Arya Samaj is a group of Arya people working for the betterment of humanity on the basis of Truth (Satya).