In Jain wedding ceremony, a grand public proclamation is made of the intention of the prospective bride and groom to live together for their entire life. In this section, we will provide you information on Jain matrimonial customs & traditions. We will brief you on the below mentioned traditional Jain marriage rituals:
 Pre Wedding Rituals
- Laghana Lekhan
- Lagna Patrika Vachan
- Sagai
- Mada Mandap
- Barati
- Aarti
Wedding Rituals:
- Phere
- Kanyavaran
- Havan
- Granthi Bandhan
Post Wedding Rituals:
- Ashirvada ceremony
- Sva Graha Aagamana custom
- Jina Grahe Dhan Arpana tradition
- Reception
Jainism advocates the peaceful co-existence and interaction of two different living organisms in mutual beneficence or mutual dependence. Life is regarded as a gift to be shared together, helping each other to exist and grow. Jains have this wonderful prayer in their hearts always for forgiveness for all living beings also seeking and receiving the forgiveness of all beings. Also prayer craving for the friendship of all beings. Jains regard marriage as more or less a worldly affair. Marriage and family raising are recommended to all the Jain Shravakas. Because children born of the wed-lock would follow the Jain dharma only.
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