GLOSSARY ABOUT WEDDING
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LEXICAL OF TERMINOLOGY ABOUT WEDDING
JAIN WEDDING
PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIDEOGRAPHER
General Jain
Wedding Terms
Jain wedding
Jain marriage
Sacred union
Spiritual bond
Jain wedding ceremony
Jain traditions
Holy vows
Marriage customs
Divine blessings
Sacred rituals
Jain culture
Satvik lifestyle
Spiritual connection
Sattvic vows
Jain teachings
Marriage in Jainism
Pious bond
Wedding blessings
Divine guidance
Religious matrimony
Jain Wedding
Rituals
Saptapadi (seven vows)
Mangal Karya
Kanyadaan
Muhurat (auspicious time)
Varmala (garland exchange)
Phere (circling of the sacred fire)
Arti ceremony
Ashtakshari Mantra recitation
Jain wedding hymns
Puja (prayers)
Brahman priests
Poojan (worship)
Jain rituals
Kalash Puja
Ganesh Puja
Mahavir Vandana
Tithi (auspicious date)
Satyanarayan Katha
Wedding Havan
Prashad offering
Pre-Wedding Traditions
Roka ceremony
Engagement ceremony
Tilak ceremony
Haldi ceremony
Mehndi ceremony
Sangeet
Chura ceremony
Grah Shanti
Pre-wedding prayers
Shagun ceremony
Family prayers
Pithi ceremony
Jaimala (garland ceremony)
Jain horoscope matching
Kanya Puja
Pre-wedding shopping
Preparing wedding attire
Blessing of elders
Sweets distribution
Blessings from Guru
Wedding Day
Events
Baraat procession
Groom’s arrival
Wedding venue
Jain temple wedding
Bride’s arrival
Kanyadaan ceremony
Guruji’s blessings
Jain vows
Jain wedding prayers
Kalash ceremony
Bride and groom’s circle
Fire offerings
Groom’s procession
Bride’s veil
Lavish feast
Exchanging vows
Satvik food
Swaminarayan prayers
Pheras around the sacred fire
Divine unity prayers
Post-Wedding Traditions
Vidaai (bride’s farewell)
Griha Pravesh (home entry)
Reception ceremony
Pag Phere (visiting bride's parents)
Blessings from elders
First meal ritual
Gratitude prayers
Bridal rituals at home
Ceremony of thanks
Sharing of sweets
Jain temple visit
Post-wedding prayers
Family prayers at home
Ashirwad ceremony
Jain marriage vows
Couple’s blessings from Guru
Khushali (celebration)
Hosting a reception
Couple’s first night prayers
Returning to the bride's home
Cultural
Practices
Jain cultural values
Importance of non-violence
Reverence to life
Satvik (pure) lifestyle
Vegetarian traditions
Jain rituals
Fasting before marriage
Spiritual connection to Lord Mahavir
Jain scriptures
Jain temple worship
Jain family customs
Jain philosophy of marriage
Spiritual equality in marriage
Celibacy and vows
Family unity
Charity and donations
Jain community values
Support for community events
Fasting and spiritual purity
Non-materialistic lifestyle
Religious
Symbols
Jain Swastika
Mahavir’s footprints
Lotus flower
Jain Kalash
Jain symbols
Jain temple
Jain Mantra
Ahimsa (non-violence) symbol
Shwetambara Jain
Digambara Jain
Jain Yantra
Jain idols
Paryushana symbol
Jain holy books
Jain monks and nuns
Triratna symbol
Jain Bell
Jain flags
Jain rituals in weddings
Jain prayer beads
Attire
and Style
Bridal saree
Lehenga choli
Designer wedding dress
Traditional bridal jewelry
Gold bangles
Bridal dupatta
Maang tikka
Heavy embroidery
Wedding lehenga
Kundan jewelry
Bridal hairstyle
Traditional silk saree
Floral garlands
Wedding chooda (bangles)
Bride’s veil
Groom’s sherwani
Embroidered turban
Groom’s accessories
Bride’s wedding shoes
Designer wedding attire
Wedding
Venues
Jain temples
Jain wedding halls
Destination weddings
Home wedding ceremonies
Luxury banquet halls
Outdoor wedding venues
Gurudwara wedding
Religious venues
Temple weddings
Jain community centers
Farmhouse wedding venues
Scenic location wedding
Jain wedding in gardens
Private wedding venues
Palatial venues
Monastery wedding
Beachside Jain weddings
Riverfront wedding venues
Resort-style weddings
Unique temple wedding settings
Spiritual
Elements
Jainism and marriage
Importance of meditation
Pre-marriage fasting
Jain marriage hymns
Jain marriage prayers
Divine vows
Spiritual commitment
Ahimsa (non-violence)
Prayers for peace
Jain philosophies in marriage
Lord Mahavir’s teachings
Meditation before marriage
Purity of thought
Praying for wisdom
Spiritual growth through marriage
Non-attachment in marriage
Devotion to family
Self-discipline
Blessings from Jain saints
Reading Jain scriptures
Wedding Party
Roles
Bride
Groom
Bridesmaids
Groomsmen
Priest (Pandit)
Witnesses
Family elders
Parents of the bride
Parents of the groom
Wedding planners
Event coordinators
Priest (Pandit)
Bridesmaid dress
Groomsman attire
Officiants
Wedding photographer
Videographer
Venue manager
Ceremony hosts
Religious advisors
Music
and Dance
Jain wedding hymns
Traditional Jain music
Sitar music
Tabla performance
Flute music
Ghazals
Wedding choirs
Classical music
Kirtan
Folk songs
Wedding procession music
Live music performance
Jain devotional songs
Sufi music
Traditional dance performances
Tabla beats
String instruments
Flute and drum beats
Ceremony music
Religious songs
Food
and Cuisine
Satvik food
Jain cuisine
Pure vegetarian meals
Rajasthani thali
Dhokla
Farsan (savory snacks)
Gajar Halwa
Khandvi
Jain sweets
Puran Poli
Bajra roti
Vegetable curry
Rajma (beans)
Jain Kachori
Dal Baati
Khichdi
Jain desserts
Gulgula
Lassi
Fresh fruit salads