Arya Samaj rituals and their beliefs

Arya Samaj is a spiritual way of living with a universal message of peace and happiness. Its ten guiding principles based on Vedic teachings point to a better living and this is where its essence comes from. it's simple, logical and contemporary thinking on God, spirituality and values of life is what attracts people towards Arya Samaj. It is a global phenomenon that attracts the young and old alike, sometimes from other religions as well. It revolts against the horrors of organized religion and finds resonance with educated, middle-class professionals.

Arya Samaj promotes true Indian culture and national spirit; instilling feelings of pride and patriotism for country.

Arya Samaj Marriage:

It doesn’t believe in idol worship, therefore only fire and few witnesses are needed for the marriage to take place in Arya Samaj mandir in Sanganer. Here, the mantras are first translated into a language which the couple can understand then chanted to complete the rituals. There are no elaborate rituals enabling the ceremony to be completed in an hour like other traditional hindu marriages. Needless to say, the expenses are really low as compared to Hindu marriages.

Arya Samaj Marriage is applicable amongst all religions. People can convert their own religion into Hinduism and a Hindu marriage can be solemnized between two Hindus (often when they are of different religion or nations) (Muslim or Christian). The minimum age for getting married is 21yrs for the groom and 18yrs for the bride for court marriage inChandigarh.

How is Arya Samaj marriage solemnized:

Ø  Hindu Marriage applies equally to Arya Samajis. Arya Samaj marriage is conducted as per the Vedic ritual, and its validity is derived from Arya Samaj Marriage Validation Act, 1937. This is with provisions of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

Ø  Since the people belonging to Arya Samaj do not believe in Idol worship, therefore, their marriages are performed by different rituals than Hindus in Arya Samaj Mandir in Sanganer.

Our wide range of services as per Arya Samaj customs:

Ø  We chant Vedic Mantras and explain the meaning of Mantras to wedding couples and conduct all Marriage Ceremonial rites.

Ø  Solemnization all kinds of marriages –Arranged Marriage, Arya Samaj Marriage, Court legal Marriage, Love Marriage etc. with due respect to all.

Ø  All Vedic rituals starting from Aasan, Jal and ‘Madhupark se Satkar’ through Godan, Kanyadaan, Pratigya Mantra, Thread Ceremony etc. are performed to make every wedding pious, sacred and sanctimonious in mandir premises.

Ø  We provide marriage certificate that is legally valid and an evidence of your marriage. You can get your marriage registered on the certificate provided by us through all court procedures as well when you do court marriage in Chandigarh.

Ø  We make arrangement of photography on request. But for that you need to inform in advance.

Advantages of Arya Samaj Marriage:

Ø  In practicality, one can plan for an Arya Samaj marriage within 30 minutes, go to Arya Samaj Mandir and complete the rest of the ritual within an hour.

Ø  Arya Samaj marriages are very cost effective as Arya Samaj mandir charges very meagre amount for the marriage.

Ø  Only two witnesses are required, who may be anybody including parents, siblings, friends or anybody.

Ø  It takes place within few hours only.