A wedding day marks the beginning of a new life. It’s an occasion where two hearts are brought together to take vows of love, life and happiness. A great marriage is not where two people come together, it’s when they learn to enjoy their differences. So, mark the beginning of your new journey in a country full of love, life, and adventure! Glorious Himalaya Trekking is here with its most promising package – A wedding Tour in Nepal that allows you to celebrate your big day in the land of the Himalayas in a Nepalese way! Nepal is a mélange of diverse people, cultures, and religions.
Amongst all, the Hindu religion is one of the major attractions for any visitor visiting Nepal. Hindus have their own unique festivals and events that they celebrate with joy. Of all those festivals and events, marriage is a once-in-a-lifetime event where the bride and groom make seven holy promises in front of Agni (fire), with fire as the witness of their promises.
Significance of marriage in Hinduism
A Hindu marriage emphasizes three elements of life – happiness, growth, and harmony. The Nepalese marriage is a celebration that takes place as per the rituals mentioned in Sanskrit. It is not just a bonding of two individuals, but the bonding of two souls and two families. Moreover, it comprises culture, customs, emotions, and celebrations. Being the most important event of life, the ceremony is not just performed but celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm.
Distinct features of the wedding in Nepal
The general setup of the marriage spot consists of a mandap, a canopy with four pillars and Agni – a sacred fire that is considered as a witness of the marriage ceremony. The bride is dressed in red while the groom wears traditional Daura surwal with Dhaka topi on his head. The marriage starts with the arrival of the groom with janti (relatives and friends from the groom’s side) and Panche Baja (a traditional musical instrument of Nepal). As the groom arrives, the bride pours water from Kalash and makes three rounds around the groom. Next, the groom and bride exchange garlands put tika to each other, and exchange rings.
Here, the swayambar (engagement) part of the marriage ends. Then, the bride and groom are brought to the mandap. They both make seven rounds around the mandap take seven vows of togetherness. After the vows and holy chants of the priest, the bride and groom take the blessings of a happy life from their elders. Finally, the marriage ceremony is over as the groom takes away his bride.
Why Wedding Tour in Nepal?
A wedding tour in Nepal is a great way to get acquainted with the Hindu culture in Nepal. If you are looking forward to an international tour for your marriage, then Wedding Tour in Nepal can be a great option. You can enjoy your big day and visit different attractive locations around Nepal as a part of your honeymoon. The venue for marriage can be a temple or any other location like hotels, resorts, etc. After marriage, the bride and groom have an opportunity to spend some quality time together in the magnificence of Pokhara and Chitwan city.
So, are you ready? Come, and take the privilege of celebrating your wedding in the most authentic way possible!
If you would like to go on an adventure hike after this tour you can check the Annapurna base camp trek, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek (short and easy hike), or the most popular Everest Base Camp Trek.