if saat phere is not taken,only sindur daan,mangalsutra tied,is this valid marriage acc. to hindu law.?

Question

I married a girl in temple simply applying Sindoor,and tying mangalsutra around her neck.No saat phere is taken before fire,is it a legitimate marriage as per Hindu law,what is the legality of it,now we are living separately,what is the best way,should I go for Divorce/separation.
what if she neither agree to divorce nor to live together.
plz. advice

Answer 1

i think the best person to give you an advice is a lawyer