The boy's sister ties the knots of the mangal sutra around the neck of the girl which is a turmeric dipped thread. The three knots signifies certain ritualistic meanings and please answer if you know the correct answer. Thanks.
2007-02-13 01:16:21 · 2 answers · asked by tnkumar1 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
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Three knots are tied – the first one by the bridegroom, the other two knots by his sister to make the bride a parts of the boy’s family. The Vedic hymn recited by the bridegroom when he ties the knot, is: " Praying the Almighty that I be blessed with a long life, I tie this knot around your neck, oh soubhaygavati, may providence bestow on you a fulfilling life of a ‘Sumangalis’ for a hundred years to come! "
2007-02-13 05:53:01 · answer #1 · answered by Jessica S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mangalya dharanam or Thaali kettu (literally "wearing the mangalya or thaali") is the most important part of a Hindu marriage ceremony. In certain local cultures, the groom ties the first of the three knots while his sisters tie the rest. There are many ways of looking at the significance of 3 (knots) of mangala sUtra, a symbols of sacred union between a man and a woman: Union of mind, body and soul.United in manasaa (mind), kaaya (deeds)-vaaca (words). Because two different family members (mother and sister) are involved in tieing the knot besides the groom, it means, they too approve of the union. Taapa trayam (marriage brings problems!), the three knots help to tie down the problems.
2016-05-24 05:05:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋