Vivaha is not the contract signed at the Standesamt — that is marriage as a legal construct. Vivaha is the samskara that fuses two lives in front of Agni, the sacred fire that bears witness to every word.
We perform the full Vedic wedding: Kanyadaan (the offering), Panigrahana (the holding of hands), Mangalsutra (the black wedding cord), Saptapadi (the seven steps around the fire), and Sindur. Every mantra is translated live into German or English — so grandparents from Tamil Nadu and parents-in-law from Brandenburg attend the same wedding.
We sit with you across several meetings beforehand — choice of date according to Panchanga, structure of the day, guests, food, music. A civil marriage at the Standesamt remains additionally required in Germany.
Preparation
- Minimum 3 months lead time for scheduling.
- A civil marriage at the Standesamt is additionally required in Germany.
What to bring
- Personal wedding attire
- Wedding rings (optional)
FAQ
- Is a Hindu wedding legally binding in Germany?
- No. In Germany a civil marriage at the Standesamt is required. The Vivaha is exclusively religiously binding.