Uniting Hearts with Vedic Wisdom

Arya Samaj offers a welcoming path for inter-faith couples who wish to get married through Vedic rituals. The core requirement is that both partners must be followers of Vedic principles at the time of the wedding. For a partner who is not Hindu, Jain, Sikh, or Buddhist, this is facilitated through a simple purification ceremony called 'Shuddhi'.

The 'Shuddhi' Ceremony

• A Voluntary Acceptance: 'Shuddhi' is not a forced conversion. It is a formal, voluntary ceremony where the non-Hindu partner declares their faith in Vedic principles and their desire to embrace the Vedic way of life.
• The Process: The ceremony involves a simple Havan (fire ritual) where the person takes vows to follow the tenets of truth, non-violence, and faith in one, formless God. After the Shuddhi, the couple is eligible to have a legally valid Arya Samaj wedding.

This process provides a respectful and legally sound way for inter-faith couples to solemnize their union, focusing on shared spiritual values rather than religious differences.