Across
- 3. The sacred giving away of the bride.
- 6. The seven symbolic steps taken around the sacred fire.
- 11. A ritualistic prayer or worship.
- 12. The sacred thread tied around the bride and groom's wrists.
- 14. A constellation representing steadfastness and permanence.
- 15. An auspicious window of time for the wedding.
- 16. The sacred necklace made of black beads and gold.
- 18. The holy city to which the groom jokingly declares he will go.
- 19. A lunar mansion or constellation in Hindu astrology.
Down
- 1. The act of holding or taking the hand.
- 2. A pilgrimage or journey, often spiritual.
- 4. The wedding pavilion where the ceremony takes place.
- 5. Relating to the ancient sacred scriptures of Hinduism.
- 7. A constellation symbolizing purity and love.
- 8. Rice offerings made into the sacred fire.
- 9. The ritual of offering into the fire.
- 10. The act of tying the sacred necklace.
- 13. Pooja welcoming ancestors and deities before the wedding.
- 17. The sacred fire used in Hindu rituals.