Chamber No. 403, Western Wing, Tis Hazari Court, Delhi 110054
Arya Samaj Marriage
Arya samaj marriage is done under Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and the Arya samaj certificate is full proof of marriage.
Criteria for Marriage:
- To get Arya Samaj Marriage done the minimum age of boy should be more than 21 years and that of girl should be more than 18 years.
- Boy and girl should not be within prohibited degree of relationship as per Hindu Marriage Act 1955.
- Boy and girl should be Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh or Jain as per Hindu Marriage Act 1955. In other words Hindu Marriage Act 1955 applies to these four religions.
- If boy or girl is Muslim or Christian, then Arya Samaj Marriage is done only after he/she willfully converts to Hinduism.
Marriage Process:
- Arya Samaj is authorized by law to issue religion conversion certificate after some religious ceremonies known as purification or shuddhikaran.
- Arya Samaj Marriage is done without dowry and affidavits to that effect are taken by Arya Samaj Mandir.
- Arya Samaj Marriage is not expensive and cost of Arya Samaj Marriage is only Rupees 2100 and Rupees 500 fee of priest.
- Arya Samaj Marriage is done in 1 hour and boy and girl should come with date of birth and address proof with 2–2 passport size photo of both along with total two major witnesses with their address proof which can be anyone from any side.
- Birth certificate, high school pass certificate, driving license, passport, pan card and adhar card with verified date of birth are acceptable as date of birth proofs.
- Voter card, passport, driving license, adhar card, bank passbook, electricity bill, water bill, gas bill and registered rent agreement are acceptable as address proofs for Arya Samaj marriage.
- Arya Samaj Marriage Certificate is issued immediately after marriage ceremony which is full proof of marriage and acceptable as proof of marriage by judicial courts as well.
Age Required to Register For Arya Samaj Marriage?
Groom should be 21 years old or above, while the bride should be of a minimum of 18 years or above to become eligible for Arya Samaj Marriage in India.
Arya Samaj Marriage Documents Photograph: 1 Passport Size Photo of Each Address Proof: Passport Aadhaar Card Election Identity Card
ARYASAMAJ Wedding Rituals
1. Varmala - The bride and the groom put garlands or varmala in each other’s neck.
2. Madhupark - Bride gives Madhupark, a mix of honey, curd, and cream to the groom, which the groom drinks it when offered to him for the third time.
3. Havan - The fire in the havan is worshipped, where the priests chant the mantras.
4. Kanyadaan - the father of the bride gives her hand to the groom.
5. Lajahom - In this ritual puffed rice is offered in the holy fire or havan. The bride and groom are supposed to hold hands, while the brother of the bride gives the rice in their hands to offer to the agni.
6. Phere - Couple takes four pheras in front of the holy fire, while the bride prays for the long life and happiness of her husband, and the groom promises to protect, take care and respect his wife.
7. Saptapadi - Couple takes 7 steps together. The 7 steps of this ceremony signify health, wealth, good luck, love, strength, food and offspring.
8.Sindoor Daan - The groom applies sindoor or red vermillion on the bride’s hairline.
9. Ashirvad - The couple bows down to all the elders to touch their feet and get their blessings.
