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Why Do We Walk Around The Fire During a Hindu Wedding?

Why Do We Walk Around The Fire During a Hindu Wedding?

I remember planning my wedding, and going through with the priest the ceremony so I could translate the meaning of the rituals into English, so friends and family could understand the rich symbolism of our wedding.  We had our  wedding 18 years ago at a suite in Manchester Airport.  During the planning we told them we have a ceremonial fire.  The manager looked at me as if I was bonkers!! He said can you walk around a T-light??? My hear jumped was he crazy!!! Ever since being a little girl walking around the firs was what I dreamed of when marrying my prince! The manager proceeded to tell me it’s an airport… we have quite strict fire regulations!!!...On the big day we had two fire engines outside lol!! To get past the health and safety when they disabled the alarm so I could have my dream wedding!!!