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GLOSSARY ABOUT WEDDING

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JAIN WEDDING
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General Jain
Wedding Terms

  1. Jain wedding

  2. Jain marriage

  3. Sacred union

  4. Spiritual bond

  5. Jain wedding ceremony

  6. Jain traditions

  7. Holy vows

  8. Marriage customs

  9. Divine blessings

  10. Sacred rituals

  11. Jain culture

  12. Satvik lifestyle

  13. Spiritual connection

  14. Sattvic vows

  15. Jain teachings

  16. Marriage in Jainism

  17. Pious bond

  18. Wedding blessings

  19. Divine guidance

  20. Religious matrimony

Jain Wedding
Rituals

  1. Saptapadi (seven vows)

  2. Mangal Karya

  3. Kanyadaan

  4. Muhurat (auspicious time)

  5. Varmala (garland exchange)

  6. Phere (circling of the sacred fire)

  7. Arti ceremony

  8. Ashtakshari Mantra recitation

  9. Jain wedding hymns

  10. Puja (prayers)

  11. Brahman priests

  12. Poojan (worship)

  13. Jain rituals

  14. Kalash Puja

  15. Ganesh Puja

  16. Mahavir Vandana

  17. Tithi (auspicious date)

  18. Satyanarayan Katha

  19. Wedding Havan

  20. Prashad offering

Pre-Wedding Traditions

  1. Roka ceremony

  2. Engagement ceremony

  3. Tilak ceremony

  4. Haldi ceremony

  5. Mehndi ceremony

  6. Sangeet

  7. Chura ceremony

  8. Grah Shanti

  9. Pre-wedding prayers

  10. Shagun ceremony

  11. Family prayers

  12. Pithi ceremony

  13. Jaimala (garland ceremony)

  14. Jain horoscope matching

  15. Kanya Puja

  16. Pre-wedding shopping

  17. Preparing wedding attire

  18. Blessing of elders

  19. Sweets distribution

  20. Blessings from Guru

Wedding Day
Events

  1. Baraat procession

  2. Groom’s arrival

  3. Wedding venue

  4. Jain temple wedding

  5. Bride’s arrival

  6. Kanyadaan ceremony

  7. Guruji’s blessings

  8. Jain vows

  9. Jain wedding prayers

  10. Kalash ceremony

  11. Bride and groom’s circle

  12. Fire offerings

  13. Groom’s procession

  14. Bride’s veil

  15. Lavish feast

  16. Exchanging vows

  17. Satvik food

  18. Swaminarayan prayers

  19. Pheras around the sacred fire

  20. Divine unity prayers

Post-Wedding Traditions

  1. Vidaai (bride’s farewell)

  2. Griha Pravesh (home entry)

  3. Reception ceremony

  4. Pag Phere (visiting bride's parents)

  5. Blessings from elders

  6. First meal ritual

  7. Gratitude prayers

  8. Bridal rituals at home

  9. Ceremony of thanks

  10. Sharing of sweets

  11. Jain temple visit

  12. Post-wedding prayers

  13. Family prayers at home

  14. Ashirwad ceremony

  15. Jain marriage vows

  16. Couple’s blessings from Guru

  17. Khushali (celebration)

  18. Hosting a reception

  19. Couple’s first night prayers

  20. Returning to the bride's home

Cultural
Practices

  1. Jain cultural values

  2. Importance of non-violence

  3. Reverence to life

  4. Satvik (pure) lifestyle

  5. Vegetarian traditions

  6. Jain rituals

  7. Fasting before marriage

  8. Spiritual connection to Lord Mahavir

  9. Jain scriptures

  10. Jain temple worship

  11. Jain family customs

  12. Jain philosophy of marriage

  13. Spiritual equality in marriage

  14. Celibacy and vows

  15. Family unity

  16. Charity and donations

  17. Jain community values

  18. Support for community events

  19. Fasting and spiritual purity

  20. Non-materialistic lifestyle

Religious
Symbols

  1. Jain Swastika

  2. Mahavir’s footprints

  3. Lotus flower

  4. Jain Kalash

  5. Jain symbols

  6. Jain temple

  7. Jain Mantra

  8. Ahimsa (non-violence) symbol

  9. Shwetambara Jain

  10. Digambara Jain

  11. Jain Yantra

  12. Jain idols

  13. Paryushana symbol

  14. Jain holy books

  15. Jain monks and nuns

  16. Triratna symbol

  17. Jain Bell

  18. Jain flags

  19. Jain rituals in weddings

  20. Jain prayer beads

Attire
and Style

  1. Bridal saree

  2. Lehenga choli

  3. Designer wedding dress

  4. Traditional bridal jewelry

  5. Gold bangles

  6. Bridal dupatta

  7. Maang tikka

  8. Heavy embroidery

  9. Wedding lehenga

  10. Kundan jewelry

  11. Bridal hairstyle

  12. Traditional silk saree

  13. Floral garlands

  14. Wedding chooda (bangles)

  15. Bride’s veil

  16. Groom’s sherwani

  17. Embroidered turban

  18. Groom’s accessories

  19. Bride’s wedding shoes

  20. Designer wedding attire

Wedding
Venues

  1. Jain temples

  2. Jain wedding halls

  3. Destination weddings

  4. Home wedding ceremonies

  5. Luxury banquet halls

  6. Outdoor wedding venues

  7. Gurudwara wedding

  8. Religious venues

  9. Temple weddings

  10. Jain community centers

  11. Farmhouse wedding venues

  12. Scenic location wedding

  13. Jain wedding in gardens

  14. Private wedding venues

  15. Palatial venues

  16. Monastery wedding

  17. Beachside Jain weddings

  18. Riverfront wedding venues

  19. Resort-style weddings

  20. Unique temple wedding settings

Spiritual
Elements

  1. Jainism and marriage

  2. Importance of meditation

  3. Pre-marriage fasting

  4. Jain marriage hymns

  5. Jain marriage prayers

  6. Divine vows

  7. Spiritual commitment

  8. Ahimsa (non-violence)

  9. Prayers for peace

  10. Jain philosophies in marriage

  11. Lord Mahavir’s teachings

  12. Meditation before marriage

  13. Purity of thought

  14. Praying for wisdom

  15. Spiritual growth through marriage

  16. Non-attachment in marriage

  17. Devotion to family

  18. Self-discipline

  19. Blessings from Jain saints

  20. Reading Jain scriptures

Wedding Party
Roles

  1. Bride

  2. Groom

  3. Bridesmaids

  4. Groomsmen

  5. Priest (Pandit)

  6. Witnesses

  7. Family elders

  8. Parents of the bride

  9. Parents of the groom

  10. Wedding planners

  11. Event coordinators

  12. Priest (Pandit)

  13. Bridesmaid dress

  14. Groomsman attire

  15. Officiants

  16. Wedding photographer

  17. Videographer

  18. Venue manager

  19. Ceremony hosts

  20. Religious advisors

Music
and Dance

  1. Jain wedding hymns

  2. Traditional Jain music

  3. Sitar music

  4. Tabla performance

  5. Flute music

  6. Ghazals

  7. Wedding choirs

  8. Classical music

  9. Kirtan

  10. Folk songs

  11. Wedding procession music

  12. Live music performance

  13. Jain devotional songs

  14. Sufi music

  15. Traditional dance performances

  16. Tabla beats

  17. String instruments

  18. Flute and drum beats

  19. Ceremony music

  20. Religious songs

Food
and Cuisine

  1. Satvik food

  2. Jain cuisine

  3. Pure vegetarian meals

  4. Rajasthani thali

  5. Dhokla

  6. Farsan (savory snacks)

  7. Gajar Halwa

  8. Khandvi

  9. Jain sweets

  10. Puran Poli

  11. Bajra roti

  12. Vegetable curry

  13. Rajma (beans)

  14. Jain Kachori

  15. Dal Baati

  16. Khichdi

  17. Jain desserts

  18. Gulgula

  19. Lassi

  20. Fresh fruit salads