Lagna, the Gujarati wedding ceremony is a sacred and elaborate event where the bride and groom take their vows under the mandap. The ceremony is guided by Vedic rituals and performed by a priest, family, and loved ones.

Key traditions include the Hastmelap, where the bride's father places her hand into the groom's, gesturing the union of two souls.

The couple then performs Mangal Pheras, where the couple takes 4 circles around the sacred fire, each representing an important aspect of married life. Dharma (duty & morality, Artha (prosperity & wealth), Kama (love & passion) and Moksha (spiritual liberation)

Following the pheras comes Saptapadi, where 7 symbolic steps are taken representing: nourishment, strength, prosperity, happiness, family, health, and eternal companionship.

After the Saptapadi, the ritual is complete as the groom ties a Mangal sutra (sacred necklace) around the bride's neck and applies sindoor on the brides hairline signifying her transition into married life.

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