Ram Vivah and The Janaki Temple | Maangu

A tradition carried out from centuries has been disrupted this year on December 16, 2015 at Janakpurdham, Nepal. From ancient time, there is a tradition of Ram Vivah being organized and celebrated at Janakpurdham, Nepal, and the bridegroom Ram comes along with followers to Janakpurdham, the birthplace of Janaki for “Ram Vivah Panchami”. Besides religious importance, this celebration ties the social relation of two cultures and two countries. Hundred thousands of Indian pilgrims visit this Vivah Panchami celebration. This Vivah Panchami is celebrated in a typical Hindu wedding system, where each and every steps of Hindu wedding ritual is followed.

This year the scenario was adverse, The Protesting Madhesi Morch and similiar other groups of Madhesis who have been protesting in the Terai region for their right in the constitution of Nepal, arrogantly rejected the audience of President Bidyadevi Bhandari in Janaki Temple to mark Ram Vivah Panchami. Nepal Police and Army brutally expressed their anger over the protestors, where many innocent and old pilgrims from different parts of Nepal and India were reported to be seriously injured. www.maangu.com and www.nepalivivah.com, the fastest growing Matrimony sites have been striving to flourish the social and matrimonial relations between the people of two countries.

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How to eliminate ill effects of Mangal Dosh| Maangu

Mangal dosh has been seen as a cause of nuisance in one’s life, whether its a kundali of male or female. But its not completely true. There are pros and cons both of  a person being effected by Mangal dosh. Generally speaking, if the Mangal is placed in 1, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house in one’s horoscope, the person is said to be Mangali or effected by Mangal dosh, and it is assumed that a mangali girl should be married to a mangali boy only. If we look at the ancient postulates of Astrology,  that is “Ravan Sanhita”, the modern version of which is “Lal Kitab”, it is mentioned that the ill effects of Mangal dosh is vanished when a person is 28 years of age. So if there is belief of Astrology and Mangal dosh, Following Lal Kitab one must  conclude that Mangal effect is gone when a person reached 28 years.

Besides the ill effect illusion, positive factor of Mangalik dosh is that, the person is bold, forward  and they dont let any stone unturned in achieving their goal or success. There are some ways  to get rid of mangal dosh in hindu ritual system. If a girl is Mangalik she is first married to a Peepal(Mapple) tree or with the statue of god Bishnu, and then her all wedding jewellery and vermillion is removed to convert her a widow temporarily, before her real wedding. Similarly, if a man is mangalik they are first set to marry with a “Aank” plant with hindu proper wedding methods on “vivaah Muhurt”, before getting married with a real partner.

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The delicious food at Indian Weddings

What’s the best part of Indian weddings? Obviously, the food!

Indian Weddings are known for their super delicious and scrumptious food. Apart from the traditional and lavish décor of the wedding venues and spectacle celebrations the food is the only thing that is irresistible on these weddings. The food is made with a spark of traditional recipes with a blend of homemade spices.

In Indian weddings, the food arrangements are done by the bride’s side, specifically by parents. However, the menu of the food dishes is often decided with the consent of groom’s parents. All the settings and arrangements are made in proper manner to ensure that everything goes well throughout the ceremony. Considering the fact, that groom’s parents and whole family will come so the bride’s parents make sure that every arrangement and preparation of food is done with full consideration and in best possible manners.

Food table arrangements are done in accordance with the quantity of people that are expected to come from the groom’s side. The ultimate aim of parents is to satisfy and please the guests in all possible manners by providing best host services at their daughter’s wedding. Consequently, the most considerable aspect of these Indian Weddings are the preparation and taste of the food and also that the quantity doesn’t get short when the food is served. It is important for parents to look for the best skilled chiefs or caterers in town. This will make it easier for them to get the well-prepared delicious food dishes.

Before the serving of final main course meals, appetizers are served to the guests. The dishes are made both for vegetarian and non-vegetarian guests in order to cater all guests at the same level. Not to forget, desserts are the last but the worth having part of the meal course, especially “Gulab Jamuns”. Desserts are served to guests at the end of the main meals.

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The Amazing Indian Weddings

If you haven’t been to any Indian Wedding then you are missing some really worth enjoying ceremony.

Indian Weddings are considered to be one of the traditional, colorful and joyful ceremonies. These weddings are dependent on the course of multi-day events. There are mainly three phases pre-wedding, actual wedding day and post-wedding traditional affairs.

None other marriage ceremonies are colorful and fun filled as Indian weddings. Both groom and bride sides participate in every function with full enthusiasm and interest. All arrangements are made as per the traditional values and serious concern is given to “the right time to get married”-precisely by the Pandit. Pandit matches the stars signs (horoscopes) of both the bride and groom and concludes a date and time for the wedding-named as “Shub Mourakh”.

The most prominent event is when a henna (Mehndi) is applied on Bride’s hands and arms. It is believed the more darken the color of henna gets the more loving her groom will be. On the day of Mehndi, Bride’s family and friends celebrate the night by performing dances, not to forget the food on Indian Wedding are mouthwatering and makes you eat more than you want because of its delicious and scrumptious taste.

Another notable and the most important factor of an Indian Wedding is a “Mangalsutra”, the groom tied it around the bride’s neck which means that they both will bond their souls for the rest of their lives. It’s more of an oath that is taken in front of the families, Pandit and the God-that too in the Mandap.

Mandap (wedding arena) is where the actual ceremony of the wedding takes place. The Mandap is prepared by the Bride’s side, parents and brothers put in all the efforts to get the best arrangements and by God’s will everything turns out to be good in the end.

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Marriages of souls-till death do us apart!

In a marriage, it is considered that two people get into a relationship by taking an oath of keeping that relationship till death. I believe it’s the other way around, in the commitment of wedding two souls are bonded together by a natural feeling that is granted to the couple by God. He pulls the right souls together and creates their destiny together by pouring love, care and respect in hearts for each other.

No matter what religion of tradition is followed, the pattern of the promise of keeping that relationship remains the same. Whether it’s an Indian Hindu Marriage, Christian’s Court marriage or Muslims Nikkah Ceremony, the oaths are taken considering God as witness of their oath. Couples take vows by promising that they will take care of each other and will remain in this prestigious and respectful bond till death.

Getting into a bond of marriage is not a one-time thing you invest yourself in it by all means. It is important to maintain the promise made at the time of marriage. In Hindu Marriages, a Mandap is being set up at the day of marriage these arrangements are done by the parents of the bride. The Mandap is decorated with fresh flowers and Pandit sets a small fire in the middle of the Mandap, around which the couples takes 7 rounds, and each round has a vow. This is considered as one of the most scared and important affair of the marriage. Hindu marriages are based on traditions, customs, rituals and values that are sacred for them.

These seven vows that are taken around the little burning fire place within the Mandap are taken as the crux of the whole wedding. The whole process is called as “Saptapadi”.

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Inter caste Marriage: Past to Present

cropped-maangu-hoarding-board-2.jpgWind of Inter caste marriage has boomed up in recent time. Though Inter caste marriages have been happening from prehistoric times to present for different reasons, these days its became a sort of tradition among the teenagers of different society. It is seen mostly popular among  educated guys who have been living far from their home, some for the well being of  their family while some  for higher studies. In Indian historic times, during the rule of different dynasties of kings, inter caste marriages happened for  the purposes of power bargain. Weaker or less powerful married their daughter or sister to mighty ones to secure their state. The old ones or traditional people in educated  family  even today can’t digest the culture of  Inter caste marriage  among youngsters.

In Ancient Indian Hindu history King Dashrath  of Avadh Married his son Ram with Sita, the only daughter of Mithila monarch, Janak. In Dwapar Yuga, Gopal dyansty’s Bashudev Krishna married his sister Subhadra to Chandra dynasty’s Arjun. The advantages of  inter caste marriages are numerous. They tie the knot of not only two individuals but bind two families of different culture, society and the country or place, which is important itself in prospering two cultures. In the light of genetic science hybrid generation has always been seen to be genius. Maangu, the fastest growing matrimony site is a platform where one can find ideal partner of their choice coming from different ethnic backgrounds and cultures, in addition to those who want a bride or groom in their own caste or cultures.

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Religion and Culture are the unforgettable and universal life values

किसीने अच्छा खाया अच्छा पहना या अच्छा घर बनाया इतनी सी बात् के लिये उसकी प्रशन्शा नही की जा सकती है, क्योकि इतना काम तो सभी जीवधारी पशु पंछी भी करते है, दीमक, मधुमक्खी, चीटी और बया चिडिया आदमी से किस बात् मे कम् है । आदमी की प्रशन्शा का माप दंड है -धर्म और सन्स्क्रिती का पालन । आदमी को धर्म अर्थात कर्तव्य कर्म और सन्सक्रिती अर्थात भाषा, भेश, आचार् विचार पर्व,उत्सव, सन्सकार और जीवन के शास्वत मूल्यो को कभी नही भूलना चाहिये,आदमी की परिक्षा तब होती है जब वह् गैरो के स्थान और् विपरीत परिस्थिति मे होता है ,तब भी यदि वह् अपने कर्तव्य और मर्यादा को नही छोड्ता है तभी वह् प्रशन्सा का पात्र हो सकता है ।अन्यथा वह केवल एक निरीह प्राणी बनकर रह जाता है जिसे न समाज जानता है न ईतिहास याद करता है। गीता का यह् सन्देश मानव मात्र के लिये सदैव स्मर्णीय रहना चाहिये .

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What an Indian Hindu Wedding Mandap Is?

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wedding mandap !  mandap is a  temporarily built up  for the purpose of a hindu wedding. The main wedding ceremonies take place under the mandap.

It is traditionally made of wood although now modern decorative materials are  used. It often comes as a set that includes pillars supporting a frame royal chairs for the bride and the groom side chairs for parents and a pedestal for the sacred fire.

One of the important custom of ‘kanyadan’ and ‘saat fere’ take place under this mandap.

Use of a mandap is an ancient custom and is described in hindu religious books like ‘Ramcharitmanas’ and various Sanskrit texts.

The bride is often escorted to the mandap by her maternal uncle and her peers.

Decorations

Traditionally the wedding mandap is decorated using kalashas  garlands of mango leaves, coconuts, banana leaves, etc.

Modern Mandaps use fabrics lights crystals flowers Wrought Iron unique shapes and other materials insuring all religious aspects of a mandap which include the four pillars and havan kund  is now completely modernized by design.

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Inter-caste Marriage in Indian Society | Maangu

महाभारत में, हम इस प्रकार के अंतर्जातीय विवाह के कई उदाहरण भर आया। उदाहरण के लिए, शांतनु गंगा और बाद में Satyabati से शादी कर ली है, दोनों अपने ही जाति के बाहर से थे। 160 ईसा पूर्व में, Agnimitra , एक ब्राह्मण राजा , क्षत्रिय राजकुमारी मालविका शादी कर ली।

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