Jains perform traditional ceremonies to bless the couple in the presence of the Almighty, Lord Mahavira. Here are ten pre-wedding rituals that are carried out in every Jain wedding.

Roka Ceremony

This ceremony marks the first step towards marriage in Jainism. The two families meet to make the couple's bond official by exchanging sweets and gifts.

Lagana Lekhan

The bride’s family arranges a puja to decide the date and time of the wedding. Then they send the letter as an invitation to the groom’s family.

Jains celebrate the engagement ceremony differently. They perform a tilak ceremony where the male members of the bride’s family put a tikka on the groom’s forehead.

Sagai

Mehendi

This ceremony is an intimate affair in Jain weddings as women from both sides gather to apply mehendi or henna on the hands of the bride and groom.

Mada Mandap

Jains observe this ritual to purify the mandap on the wedding day. This is their way of cancelling the buri nazar to create positive energy for both families entering a new bond.

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