Vivāha Saṃskāra
Wedding ritualsVedic ceremony segments, muhurat alignment, and pandit coordination for the day you choose.
- Duration
- 3 to 6 hours for the main rites, longer if pre-wedding rituals are included
- Price
- Custom quote
- Languages
- Hindi, English, Sanskrit mantras
What is Vivāha Saṃskāra?
Vivah samskara is the Vedic wedding ceremony, one of the sixteen samskaras, in which two people and their families commit to a shared life before the sacred fire. The core of the ritual is common across India, while its form, language and customs vary widely by region and community.
A full ceremony typically includes Ganesh pooja, the welcome of the groom, kanyadaan, vivaha homa, panigrahana, the seven steps (saptapadi), and the blessing of the couple. Because the segments, mantras and timings differ so much, vivah on SanskarSetu is quoted individually after we understand your family's tradition.
When should you perform it?
- On a wedding date fixed through kundali matching and a muhurat chosen from the panchang
- At the venue, whether a home, a hall or a destination, with the timing built around the main muhurat
- For pre-wedding rites such as ganesh sthapana, haldi and mehndi blessings, which the pandit can conduct separately if you wish
- Early planning helps: auspicious dates fill quickly, especially in the main wedding season
What is included
- Muhurat alignment for the wedding rites and the pheras
- Pandit coordination across the segments you choose
- Explanation of each step to the couple and families in Hindi or English
- A pandit matched to your tradition and language
- Muhurat guidance for the right date and time
- A dedicated contact from confirmation to the day itself
Samagri
Choose the samagri option in the booking panel. With samagri, we source and bring the full list. If you arrange it yourself, you get a checklist from us. Key items include:
- Mandap items, kalash and havan kund
- Havan samagri, ghee, samidha and kusha grass
- Items for kanyadaan, panigrahana and saptapadi
- Sindoor, mangalsutra or regional equivalents as per your custom
- Flowers, garlands, coconuts and fruits
- Lava (puffed rice), akshat and sacred threads
- Regional items as per your community's vidhi
What we need from your family
- Both families' region, community and preferred language so we match the right pandit
- Venue details, muhurat timing and expected number of guests
- Names of the key participants for each ritual, such as the person performing kanyadaan
- A clear list of which pre-wedding and post-wedding rites you want conducted
Your pandit
Every pandit on SanskarSetu is vetted before joining. Once you book, we match one to your family's tradition and share their details with you.
- Background and training checked before joining the platform
- Matched to your region, sampradaya and language
- Assigned within 24 hours of your booking
- Arrives with the vidhi prepared and explains each step as it is performed
Mantras are recited in Sanskrit and explained in Hindi or English as you prefer. If your family follows a regional tradition, tell us when you book and we match a pandit who knows it, subject to availability.
Questions
Pricing depends on your ceremony's scope
Vivāha Saṃskāra varies by segments, guests and duration. Tell us what you have in mind and we will send a clear quote, with no obligation.
Not sure this is the right ceremony?
Speak with an Āchārya. They can tell you which ceremony suits the occasion and when to hold it.