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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':

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.

This environment day, we come across a very disheartening news! The most revered river of our country, Ganga is now officially declared to be unfit for drinking and bathing as per CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). Ganga is not just any river for most of the Indians, insteadit has been carrying a special spiritual significance.People from all over flock to take a dip in this 'holy' river. Leave apart drinking, but even bathing is considered detrimental now. As per their report, there are mere seven spots from where the river Ganga passes, which can be used for consumption after disinfection. Also, only 18 spots are being considered fit for bathing,whereas, 62 areas from where the river flows areunfit for the same purpose.