Mandvo Vidhi - Shatak
Mandvo Vidhi / Shatak / GrahShanti
The actual ceremony commences with the performance of Ganesh Puja and Mandap Muhurat; the ceremony symbolising the beginning of the wedding in the family which may be one to seven days prior to the wedding day.
I conduct the Mandvo ceremony with full explanations in English.
There are 2 traditionals vidhi as per family’s tradition and customs.
1st Ganesh Puja and Mandvo Ropan
2nd Ganesh Puja, Mandvo Ropan and GrahShanti (Shatak)
Generally, Pithi ceremony is either at the beginnings or end of the above ceremonies or in between.
Pithi is non-religious ceremony and can be arranged any day as per family’s wish.
Ganesh Puja with Mandvo Ropan
This ceremony starts with Ganesh Sthapan; an invitation to Lord Ganesh to be present at this occasion.
This ritual is all about worshipping Lord Ganesha, who is known for solving all the problems and obstacles that may come in the way of an auspicious event. It is said that before starting anything new, worshipping Lord Ganesha will ensure that the wedding is completed without any jitters. And that is why Hindu worship Ganeshji and ask him to bless the wedding and the family. His presence is believed to ensure the smooth running of the ceremonies and to remove any obstacles, bringing happiness and prosperity.
This is performed by the learned priest.
Mandap Ropan is the ritual where the bride or the groom plants a wooden stick called “Manekstumbh” that is the stick that personifies the entire Mandap and is known as the pillar of
gem – so it is bestowed at the ceremony, expressing the sign of good luck and wealth.
Manekstumbh is tied to a decorated bamboo stick which is inserted (like planting) in a decorated pot full of soil. Ceremony is conducted on the planted Manekstumbh by the mother of bride or groom plus four or five boys/brothers/cousins subject to family traditions. The priest will tie Meendhol to the right hand of the betrothed and on the Manekstumbh, symbolising an emblem of purity.
Mandvo Ropan with Grah Shanti (Shatak)
Grah Shanti is the most important vidhi prior to the wedding that may include all or part of the following Puja:Ganesh Pujan, 16 Matruka Pujan,
Nav Grah Pujan, Brahmaji staphan, Punyavachan, Mandap Ropan, Grah Shanti Yagna + Gotardo / Varad & Pithi.
Some communities only have Ganesh Puja and Mandap Ropan (Mandvo) without GrahShanti Yagna.
This is often performed on the same day as the wedding as per the bride’s family traditions and beliefs or couple of days prior to the wedding.
I believe the Puja to be most Auspicious – thus I conduct this very traditionally within the time frame allocated with main topic and important details explained in English
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