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Get to know Some Science behind Wedding Rituals

Indian weddings constitute of several rituals that seem to be purely “born out of beliefs and superstitions”. But there is so much more behind these rituals. In fact, there are scientific reasons behind these rituals of an Indian wedding.

Indian weddings constitute of several rituals that seem to be purely “born out of beliefs and superstitions”. But there is so much more behind these rituals. In fact, there are scientific reasons behind these rituals of an Indian wedding.

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Sindoor <strong>to</strong> calm your “head”<br />

Sindoor, the vermillion powder is considered as one substantial symbol of “matrimony”<br />

as per Hindu culture. It is not just that but is one health benefac<strong>to</strong>r as well. Vermillion<br />

powder constitutes of lime, turmeric and very less level of mercury metal. Brides tend <strong>to</strong><br />

wear this on the hair partition. The scientific reason <strong>behind</strong> applying Sindoor is that its<br />

mercury constituent cools down the body and makes the bride feel more “relaxed”<br />

amidst the stress of wedding ceremonies.<br />

Holy fire: the natural air purifier<br />

The holy fire is believed <strong>to</strong> be one of the constituents of which the whole universe is<br />

made of. The bride and groom make seven rounds around that ​holy fire​ while taking<br />

their vows. The fire is also believed <strong>to</strong> be the “natural” environment cleanser”. During<br />

the wedding rituals, various things like ghee, wood, herbs, etc are put in<strong>to</strong> that fire. The<br />

smoke then emancipated from this is the strong air purifier. It has the health benefit as<br />

well and is advantageous for all the people sitting over there.<br />

Reference : http://www.neybg.com/get-<strong>to</strong>-<strong>know</strong>-some-science-<strong>behind</strong>-wedding-rituals/

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