Prayer at The Marriage

Jainism adheres strongly to principles of co-existence between two unique living beings, which can benefit from both separation and dependence on one another. Life is understood to be a gift, one that when experienced together is enhanced. This belief underscores the importance of a Jain wedding ceremony  Every Jain has a beautiful prayer in their hearts, one that proposes forgiveness to and from all animate objects. Friendship is also another fundamental concept imbedded in each and every prayer. Jains see marriage as something that the entire world should become a part of. Every Jain Shravaka believes family and marriage to be the cornerstone of a healthy, successful life

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Like all other religions, Jains also celebrate their marriages with great enthusiasm. They also have a number of rituals before and after marriage, which are performed with utmost simplicity and sanctity. Though in Jain religion, marriage is considered a worldly affair, it is still highly advocated. In Jain wedding ceremony, a grand public proclamation is made with the intention of bride and groom to live together for their entire life. read on to know more about the wedding rituals of Jain marriage.

The Prayer