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A little more about the Anand Karaj

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Anand Karaj – The ‘Blissful Union’ The Wedding Ceremony Is Centred Around The Guru Granth Sahib (Holy Book). The Groom Enters The Ceremony Hall First Once The Bride Arrives. The Couple Sit Next To Each Other On The Floor With The Bride Sitting To The Left Side Of The Groom, Facing The Guru Granth Sahib. The Marriage Is Conducted By A Amritdhari (Amrit Initiation In Sikhism) Sikh. The Couple And Their Respective Parents Stand To Offer Ardaas To ‘Waheguru’, Followed By Singing Of Shabads. The Priest Tells The Couple About The Importance Of The Marriage And Their Union Their Responsibilities To Each Other The General Idea Of Leading A Spiritual Life According To Sikh Tenets. The Couple Then Bows Down Before The Guru Granth Sahib. The Father Of The Bride Places A Scarf On The Groom’s Shoulder And The Other End In Bride’s Hand. This Symbol They Now Joined And Ready To Take The Lavaans (Wedding Vows)