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Day or night Wedding Astrology: Nowadays we see that most marriages take place at night. But do scriptures allow marrying at night? Does astrology confirm this? And is there any social or scientific reason behind it? Let us understand the truth of this question from scripture, astrology and modern perspective.
Marriage in the day, ancient tradition and its importance
In ancient times, marriage was prevalent during the day. This tradition is also found in our religious texts. According to Valmiki Ramayana, Lord Rama and Mother Sita were married in the afternoon. Similarly, in the Shiva Purana, there is a mention of the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in the day.
Behind the day of marriage
Call of Gods: In that era, yajna and religious rituals were often performed during the day. The presence of Sun and Agni was considered very auspicious, and it was considered necessary to be witnessed for holy work like marriage.
Light and positive energy: The light of the day is considered a symbol of positivity and purity. Marriage in sunlight was a symbol that the life of the new couple would also be light and pure.
Reason behind marriage at night
Moon effect: In astrology, the moon is considered to be the planet of marriage and Venus is the planet of marital happiness. The effect of the moon is the highest at night, which brings peace and happiness in marital life.
Auspicious lagna: According to astrology, auspicious ascendants like Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Pisces often fall at night. Marriage done in these ascendants is considered very fruitful.
Defects prevention: During the day, most of the Rahukaal, Yamgand and Gulikal are inauspicious periods, which are difficult to avoid. The effect of these defects is less at night, which makes it easy to find auspicious time for marriage. This is the reason why pundits and astrologers often suggest night marriage.
Scriptures
Ashawalayan Grihyasutra: This book says that on the basis of compatibility of planetary constellations, marriage can be done at any time both of the day or night.
Manusmriti: According to this, marriage should be done in the auspicious time of auspicious time and moon, there is no bond of time (day or night).
Narada Purana: In this Purana, it has been said that if the marriage is at night on the auspicious date, then the couple gets happiness and longevity.
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