Saptapadi


Saptapadi is the most important rite of a Hindu marriage ceremony. The word, Saptapadi means "Seven steps". After tying the Mangalsutra, the newlywed couple take seven steps around the holy fire, that is called Saptapadi. After the seventh step, the couple legally become husband and wife.
Saptapadi is sometimes referred to as Saat Phere.

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In Eastern India, South India and Western India, during Hindu wedding, the couple say these words as they complete the seven steps of Saptapadi:
In North Indian weddings, the bride and the groom say the following words after completing the seven steps:

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