Kumbh Vivah-Its story and procedure:
What exactly is meant by a Kumbhvivah? In India, the concept of writing, checking, and reviewing horoscopes (birth chart of a person) has been prevalent for ages. In cases of any discrepancies observed in the birth chart, specific resolutions are suggested by priests or astrologers, which, in doing so may help in reducing or negating the ill-effects. One such solution is Kumbhvivah. This is usually suggested when a girl is deduced to be a Mangalik which is determined by checking her horoscope.
What does being a Mangalik mean?
As we all know, the positions of various planets at the time of birth determine the nature of a horoscope. When an individual is born under the negative influence of Mars (Mangala), he or she is determined to be a “Mangalik”. A marriage between a Mangalik and a Non-Mangalik is considered to be impossible-when a girl is termed to be a “Mangalik”, it is believed that she would face problems in marriage like having a delayed or a bad marriage or may even get widowed very early in life. In order to neutralize these effects, the girl can be married to a tree (banana or peepal), an animal, or an earthen pot which is known as Kumbha. Myths suggest that by conducting such a marriage ceremony, the bad luck which would have befallen on the girl’s husband is entirely transferred to the Kumbha Vivah (also known as the artificial groom) instead. It is believed that the girl will be freed from the consequences of having a Mangal dosha in her fortune and she can lead a peaceful married life ahead.
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