Mangalya Dharana (Tying The 3 Knots)

Aum Sai Ram.

One Of The Most Important Events Of A Hindu Marriage. The Groom Ties The Mangalasutram, A Sacred Necklace With The Mangalyam (Two Gold Pendants) Around The Bride's Neck. The Sacred Necklace Symbolizes Commitment, Safety And Security Offered To The Bride By The Groom As He Asks Her To Share In A Long And Happy Married Life With Him. The Groom Secures The Necklace By Tying Three Knots.

There Is One Knot For Each Aspect Of The Body--The Physical Body, The Astral Essence And The Incarnational Soul.

It Also Stands For The Three Aspects Of Commitment, Manasa Vaca & Karmana, Believing It, Saying It And Executing It. While Groom Ties The Knots, The High Priest Chants The DEFINING Mantram Of A Vedic Marriage.

|| Mangalyam Tantunanena Mama Jeevana Hetuna: 

Kanthe Badhnami Subhage Twam Jeeva Sarada: Satam ||

Meaning: This Is A Sacred Thread, This Is Essential For My Long Life. I Tie This Around Your Neck O Maiden, Having Many Auspicious Attributes, May You Live Happily For A Hundred Years.

 

The Meaning Of The Mantra Or Verse Is : O! Girl/Lady I Am Starting My Married Life With You From Today. From My Side I Assure You That I Will Contribute My Full Share For A Good Married Family Life. With This Assurance I Am Tying The 'Thiru Mangalya', 'Thali' Or 'Mangal Sutra' Around Your Neck. Be My Life Partner And Share All My Happiness And Sorrows And Let Us Live A Prosperous Life For A Very Long Time Together.

At The Time Of Marriage, The Knots Are Tied Using A Bunch Of Cotton Threads Dipped In Turmeric. After The First Sixteen Days From The Day Of Marriage The Yellow Threads Are Replaced By A Gold Chain, With A Golden Bridge Separating The Two Pendants. The Rest Of The Necklace Is Laced With Nalla-Poosalu/ Black Beads.

With Sai's Luv & Best Wishes.