Trending Mandaps For Weddings In 2021

The wedding Mandap is a small area that has floor seating’s for the pandit, or religious priest, the bride, the groom and the parents of the couple. The Mandap has a kalasha and a kund for fire. The seatings are around the items. The Wedding Mandap is also filled with fruits, flowers, silks and gold all laid out on plates called the Thamboolam.

A kalasha is a metal pot with a large base and small mouth,that is large enough to hold a coconut. The kalsha is believed to be a symbol of auspiciousness representing either Ganesha, who is the remover of obstacles, or his mother Gauri,the Goddess of household bounty or the Godess Lakshmi. The Kalasha is used in almost all Hindu festivities that are related to marriage and childbirth.

The Kalasha is made of brass or silver depending on the class and social status of both the families, and is placed in front of the bride and groom. The kalasha represents the human body. It is filled with holy water from holy rivers like Ganga or Cauvery. The Kalasha is also filled with holy water from holy rivers like Ganga or Cauvery, a coconut and some leaves. According to the Hindu religion this denotes that the soul that occupies the human body is ‘pure’.The ‘poorna kumbam’ or the kalash signifies a balance of the body, mind, soul and the five senses in the bride and groom.

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The fire in a Hindu wedding is believedto be holy and is the witness or ‘saakshi’ to the marriage. According to Vedas, Agni signifies purity and spirituality. Since ancient times Agni is deemed as sacred. All the wedding rituals like the vows, mangalyam, saat pheras and saptapadi happen around or in front of the Agni Kund. The promises made with the holy fire as the witness, bind the man and woman in their matrimonial and societal duties.

Below are a few ideas for your Wedding Mandap:

1. A Traditional Mandap

A traditional mandap design, that has been inspired from south indian weddings is so subtle and beautiful. It gives you the feeling of sitting in an old temple while the rituals take place.

2. A Floral Canopy Mandap

You can opt for a mandap that includes a canopy as well as floral arrangements. This looks gorgeous as it combines 2 decor ideas that compliment each other.

3. A Floral Mandap
 

This floral decor for a mandap is the most elegant design and so minimilastic, yet gorgeous.

4. Genda Phool Mandap

After all, the hours of listening to "sasural genda phool" must have had some impact on your wedding decor.

5. Tassle Mandap
 

Tassels add so much brightness and color to the most basic of decor, making it look much more splendid.

6. Taj Mahal Mandap

The perfect mandap to make all your wedding fantasises come true, inspired by the architecture of the Taj Mahal.

7. Virushka Themed Mandap
 

This mandap is inspired from the celebrity couple, cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma's Destination wedding in Italy in late 2017. The mandap is absolutely stunning and perfect for an outdoor day wedding.

8. Decorative Backdrop Mandap
 

A decorative backdrop can add a lot to a simple mandap. You can select a basic mandap of your choice and make it look more appealing by adding a decorative backdrop that may or may not be floral. A backdrop can be of many designs, ranging from the name of you and your partner, or a religious symbol.

9. Floral Domed Mandap
 

A floral domed mandap is a slightly westernized way of a mandap. It resembles the altar used in Christian weddings.

10. Bohemian Mandap

This boho chic mandap is perfect if you want your wedding mandap to absolutely stand out.

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