Ceremonies for a Hindu marriage
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Summary
A Hindu marriage can be solemnized according to the customary rites and ceremonies of either party. If those rites include the Saptapadi (the bridegroom and bride taking seven steps together before the sacred fire), the marriage becomes complete and legally binding when the seventh step is taken.
Example
Priya follows her community rites and the ceremony includes Saptapadi. When Priya and her husband take the seventh step together before the sacred fire, their marriage is complete and legally binding.
Bare Act
Enacted text(1) A Hindu marriage may be solemnized in accordance with the customary rites and ceremonies of either party thereto.
(2) Where such rites and ceremonies include the Saptapadi (that is, the taking of seven steps by the bridegroom and the bride jointly before the sacred fire), the marriage becomes complete and binding when the seventh step is taken.
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