MAGIC OF INDIAN WEDDINGS(HB)

Marriage is an institution
with its foundations rooted in Vedic and ancient spiritual, scriptural and
societal norms. It gives religious sanctity to an affirmation between two
individuals to become lifelong partners and companions. It signifies an
eternal cosmic connect between two souls, wherein the wedding rituals
formalize this bond between a wife and her husband. It is a union for the
continuity of the human race. Magic of Indian Weddings delves into the
genesis of wedding rituals, customs, beliefs and astrological perspectives.
This is a kaleidoscopic view of different types of Indian weddings, both
religion wise and region wise. Brilliantly written, extensively researched
and immaculately conceptualized, this sumptuously illustrated and designed book
presents a canon of wedding literature with a plethora of rites and rituals.
The unique dimensions of age-old traditions are presented with logical and
scientific reasoning. Dr Kiran Chadha brings forth the heritage behind
elaborate ceremonies. She looks at the meaning and relevance of shlokas,
hymns and vows that go back centuries. From sacraments to pageantry, the
wedding vows conjure up images from the deep recesses of Vedic times as
couples embark on their matrimonial journey. This book is not only a
documentation of the treasured inheritance of values, beliefs and customs,
but it is also a legacy for future generations. It is an earnest and timeless
saga of the magic and mystique of the Indian weddings.