The Dhaarmik Traditions - Indic Studies Foundation

Grahapravesha - Entering the Home
The couple depart from the girl’s house after the vidai , for the groom’s house. They
carry behind the couple the sacred fire in a vessel. They should keep the fire
constantly alight. When they reach his house, he says: "Enter with your right foot. Do
not remain outside." The bride enters the home placing the right foot - considered
auspicious, first. When the bride and the groom enter the groom's house, the mother
of the groom welcomes the bride by doing an arati. They sit silently until the stars are
visible.
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