The most precious moments in one's life. The bride sits on her father's lap. The groom ties the mangalya sutra around the bride's neck with prayers for his well being and for her to live hundred years.

Holding the bride's hand, the bridegroom walks seven steps with her. This is the most important part of the marriage ceremony, and only when they walk 7 steps together (i.e. perform SAPTAPADHI) is the marriage complete legally. The belief is that when one walks 7 steps with another, one becomes the other's friend. The mantras recited then, mean:”Ye who have walked seven steps with me, become my companion, whereby I acquire your friendship. We shall remain together inseparable. Let us make a vow together, we shall share love, share the same food; share the strengths, the same tastes. We shall be one mind, we shall observe the vows together, I shall be the SAMA, you the RIG; I shall be the SUKHILAM, you the HOLDER-together we shall live, beget children and other riches, come thou, sweet-minded girl!”