Across
- 5. the groom being recieved at the altar
- 7. bride offers rice to the fire
- 8. bride leads partner around fire as they make their vows
- 9. offering of food to the fire before feeding each other
- 13. sprinkling of water and meditation
Down
- 1. couple circling the fire 7 times signalling marriage
- 2. fire ceremony
- 3. the blessing of the bridegroom and his kinsmen
- 4. 7 steps are taken and the marriage knot is made
- 6. father gives bride away to sacred mantras
- 10. the acceptance of the bride as lawfully wedded wife
- 11. blessing by the elders
- 12. mother of the bride counsels daughter