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A Nair wedding is a simple wedding having a complete traditional Hindu wedding essence. Generally, a Nair wedding is conducted in a nearby temple or a Kalayana Mantapa. Guruvayur Temple in Punnathur Kotta is considered to be a very auspicious location. The Nair Wedding Ceremony can be easily understood in its two phases i.e. the pre-wedding phase and post wedding phase.

A Hindu wedding consists of several rituals each having its own significance. The 'seven vows' or 'saat phere' is a noteworthy ceremony as a marriage is incomplete without it. Also known as 'Saptadi', the Seven Vows/Saat Phere are the rounds taken together by the bride and groom around the holy fire place. With every round, they make one promise to their partner thus making seven promises in all.

It is said that marriages are made in heaven and celebrated on Earth. This is exactly how Indians or the Hindus view marriages. For them, marriage is a divine and holy ceremony which takes place due to the blessings of various Gods.

A typical Oriya Wedding reflects the simplicity and beauty of the lifestyle of people residing in Orissa. An Oriya Wedding resembles common Hindu ceremonies, yet is different in many aspects. The most astonishing fact about Oriya Wedding is that the groom's mother doesn't take part in the ceremonies and rituals of the wedding. The Oriya Wedding has many interesting rituals that make it special like...

Marriage is not only an institution it's more of religious customs and beliefs generally taking the seven pehras means being united for the next seven births Following is the description of the rest of the phera's continuing from the 'Importance of seven pheras in Indian wedding Part- I':