In some areas, a text recited at this event asks that several aspects of nature be "honey-sweet" whileholding a cup containing honey and butter. Another ritual often performed at this event involves using thetoes to touch seven betel nuts to a quantity of rice. At this event, water is sprinkled in honor of the pole starand the sun, and an "auspicious thread" is tied around
In some areas, a text recited at this event asks that several aspects of nature be "honey-sweet" whileholding a cup containing honey and butter. Another ritual often performed at this event involves using thetoes to touch seven betel nuts to a quantity of rice. At this event, water is sprinkled in honor of the pole starand the sun, and an "auspicious thread" is tied around the neck of one participant. This event is one of thefew modern survivals of the Vedic "yajna" ritual. It is formalized when the saptapadi is performed,involving walking seven times around the fire dedicated to Agni. For 10 points, identify this event inHinduism which also includes the "kanya daan," or "giving away" of the bride.
In some areas, a text recited at this event asks that several aspects of nature be "honey-sweet" whileholding a cup containing honey and butter.
Hindu weddings