A Hindu marriage is not legally valid through registration alone if essential rituals such as saptapadi were never performed, the Gujarat High Court has ruled.

The Gujarat High Court held that a registered Hindu marriage is invalid without essential ceremonies such as saptapadi. The ruling reinforces that consent and customary rites remain central to a ...

Taking place over three to five days, a Hindu wedding is steeped in timeless traditions and curated customs.

Every Indian wedding is filled with emotional traditions, but one ritual silently breaks almost every heart Vidai. As the bride leaves her parents’ home, she throws rice behind her without looking ...

In Indian weddings, it’s common to see brides adorned in shimmering gold jewelry, from necklaces to bangles, earrings to waistbands. At first glance, it might seem like a display of wealth or social ...