The significance of Saat Pheras comes to the forefront when the bride and the groom have to take 7 rounds of the holy fire and each of them are made to take 7 vows as the main pillars of their married life. The Saat Pheras is also known as the Saptapadi or the 7 steps which is the stepping stone towards a happy marriage. The fire around which the pheras or the 7 rounds are taken is known as the Agni Devta or the Fire God. The bride and the groom while taking rounds of the holy fire take vows and promise to stay with each other for the rest of their lives. Knowing about ‘Saat Pheras’ in Indian Marriage helps us know the significance of the Saat Pheras in Indian weddings.
In the first round the groom leads the bride while going round the fire and he takes vows to share the responsibilities regarding the house, food and money and seek God’s blessings about the well being of their family and children. In the second round the groom vows to love his wife and be committed to her for ever and be her strength and courage in times of peril. In the third round the groom prays to God to grant them with prosperity, wealth and the ability to be able to educate their kids. While they take the fourth round the groom thanks his wife for coming into his life and bringing luck on this auspicious and sacred occasion of wedding. Following this the couple takes the fifth round where they pray to Goddess Laxmi to grant them with prosperity and her blessings for the rest of their lives. In the sixth round the groom promises to keep the bride happy for ever and in the seventh round which is the final round the groom promises to be friends with his wife and will do his best to make the marriage last for ever.
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