FAQs on Marriage Ceremony as performed by AryaSamaj

Q. How is marriage performed in Arya Samaj? A. Marriages are performed by chanting the Vedic Mantras. The priest explains the meaning of mantras along with the chanting so that the couple understands its significance too. Q.What are the rituals that Arya Samaj follows? A. As explained above , Arya Samaj performs marriages by chanting Vedic Mantras. For more details please download Vivah Sanskar , from our website www.aryasamajbangalore.com Itmay answer your question elaborately.

Q.Does Arya Samaj look into Caste, Muhurath, and Horoscope before performing wedding? A. No. Arya Samaj performs marriage as per Vedas and there is no mention of these in Vedas. We believe, for performing a good work, all times are good. However, the best Muhurat is the convenient time to maximum number of people invited for the wedding.

Q. Whom to contact for Marriage Ceremony at Bangalore? A. Arya Samaj Bangalore , 7 CMH Road Indiranagar Bangalore 560038 Phone No. 91-80-2525-7756 www.aryasamajbangalore.com Smt Swantantra Lata Sharma 98803 94391 Pandit Brij Kishor Shastry 97410 12159 Pandit Arun Dev Sharma 98446 25085 Q. What are the formalities to be completed before getting married in Arya Samaj ? A. You need to fill two forms 1. Application form 2. Affidavit (on Rs. 20 /- Stamp Paper) These can be downloaded from the website www.aryasamajbangalore.com Before performing any wedding Arya Samaj needs Marriage Application Form and an Affidavit collectively from both the parties. You may download Checklist for instructions and additional information. Prescribed Marriage Application form is to be personally collected from Arya Samaj office and that alone is accepted as valid document. Q. Documents required? The documents required at the time of registration are:

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Three Photos - Each of Bride and Bridegroom Residential address Proof (both temporary and permanent) Age proof certificate References of two socially respectable persons (From each side)

Q. What is the time gap between the registration & solemnization of marriage? A. Arya Samaj has got both Social and Legal responsibilities to check the validity of the alliance. Once the fees and forms are fully furnished and accepted ,samaj serves on first come first basis . Hence after the registration, the ceremony can be performed depending on the availability of the priest. Q.How much notice Arya Samaj needs to perform wedding after completing the paper formalities? A. Reasonably a week time. However, it may be reduced subject to any valid reason and/or availability of Priest.

Q.Any venue restrictions? A.The marriage can be solemnized at any venue of your choice within Bangalore. The cost of conveyance will be borne by the concerned party. Marriage can be performed in Arya Samaj premise also. For this purpose contact our Manager on phone (2529-4918 or 2525-7756) to fix an appointment to inspect the available options to suit your requirement. You may download Hall Booking Form and fill up the same. Q. What are the expected expenses? 1. Marriage fee 2. Purchase of Materials as mentioned in checklist 3. Dakshina to Pandit 4. Hall Fee (if marriage is being performed at Arya Samaj Premises) Q.How long it takes to perform a wedding and who will make arrangement of Hawan Kund and other materials required? It takes maximum 1 Hrs to perform the weding. Regarding materials required please go through the Checklist. Q.When Dakshina is to be given to Priest/Panditji? It is to be given immediately after the ceremony is over.

Q.Will Arya Samaj issue any Marriage Certificate? A.Immediately after wedding ceremony is over Arya Samaj will issue Marriage Certificate which subsequently may be produced to Registrar of Marriage for issuance of legal certificate from them.

Q. Role of Arya Samaj in marriage related disputes? Arya Samaj holds no responsibility in any disputes before or after the marriage ceremony. Arya Samaj only extends the facility to perform the marriage in pious Vedic way. FAQs on Marriage Ceremony as performed by AryaSamaj

Q. How is marriage performed in Arya Samaj? A. Marriages are performed by chanting the Vedic Mantras. The priest explains the meaning of mantras along with the chanting so that the couple understands its significance too. Q.What are the rituals that Arya Samaj follows? A. As explained above , Arya Samaj performs marriages by chanting Vedic Mantras. For more details please download Vivah Sanskar , from our website www.aryasamajbangalore.com Itmay answer your question elaborately.

Q.Does Arya Samaj look into Caste, Muhurath, and Horoscope before performing wedding? A. No. Arya Samaj performs marriage as per Vedas and there is no mention of these in Vedas. We believe, for performing a good work, all times are good. However, the best Muhurat is the convenient time to maximum number of people invited for the wedding.

Q. Whom to contact for Marriage Ceremony at Bangalore? A. Arya Samaj Bangalore , 7 CMH Road Indiranagar Bangalore 560038 Phone No. 91-80-2525-7756 www.aryasamajbangalore.com Smt Swantantra Lata Sharma 98803 94391 Pandit Brij Kishor Shastry 97410 12159 Pandit Arun Dev Sharma 98446 25085 Q. What are the formalities to be completed before getting married in Arya Samaj ? A. You need to fill two forms 1. Application form 2. Affidavit (on Rs. 20 /- Stamp Paper) These can be downloaded from the website www.aryasamajbangalore.com Before performing any wedding Arya Samaj needs Marriage Application Form and an Affidavit collectively from both the parties. You may download Checklist for

instructions and additional information. Prescribed Marriage Application form is to be personally collected from Arya Samaj office and that alone is accepted as valid document. Q. Documents required? The documents required at the time of registration are: 1. Three Photos - Each of Bride and Bridegroom 2. Residential address Proof (both temporary and permanent) 3. Age proof certificate 4. References of two socially respectable persons (From each side)

Q. What is the time gap between the registration & solemnization of marriage? A. Arya Samaj has got both Social and Legal responsibilities to check the validity of the alliance. Once the fees and forms are fully furnished and accepted ,samaj serves on first come first basis . Hence after the registration, the ceremony can be performed depending on the availability of the priest. Q.How much notice Arya Samaj needs to perform wedding after completing the paper formalities? A. Reasonably a week time. However, it may be reduced subject to any valid reason and/or availability of Priest.

Q.Any venue restrictions? A.The marriage can be solemnized at any venue of your choice within Bangalore. The cost of conveyance will be borne by the concerned party. Marriage can be performed in Arya Samaj premise also. For this purpose contact our Manager on phone (2529-4918 or 2525-7756) to fix an appointment to inspect the available options to suit your requirement. You may download Hall Booking Form and fill up the same. Q. What are the expected expenses? 1. Marriage fee 2. Purchase of Materials as mentioned in checklist 3. Dakshina to Pandit 4. Hall Fee (if marriage is being performed at Arya Samaj Premises) Q.How long it takes to perform a wedding and who will make arrangement of Hawan Kund and other materials required? It takes maximum 1 Hrs to perform the weding. Regarding materials required please go through the Checklist. Q.When Dakshina is to be given to Priest/Panditji? It is to be given immediately after the ceremony is over.

Q.Will Arya Samaj issue any Marriage Certificate? A.Immediately after wedding ceremony is over Arya Samaj will issue Marriage Certificate which subsequently may be produced to Registrar of Marriage for issuance of legal certificate from them.

Q. Role of Arya Samaj in marriage related disputes? Arya Samaj holds no responsibility in any disputes before or after the marriage ceremony. Arya Samaj only extends the facility to perform the marriage in pious Vedic way.