Taking the pheras simply means going around the
fire. Amongst Hindus it is customary for the couple getting married
to go around the fire seven times in a slow formal walk. Sikhs walk
around the Guru Granth Sahib.
According to religious texts, it is customary to circumambulate the
fire four times. However, many priests now have it done seven times,
confusing this with saptpadi, which is separate rite. This ceremony
fulfils religious aspects of the marriage and is symbolic of the
irrevocable faith a couple must have in each other.
During the ceremony the couple walk around the fire slowly amidst
chants of wedding mantras. The two promise that in the presence of
Agnidev (the god of fire), parents, relatives and friends they are
getting religiously bound in mutual relationship. They assert that
they are morally bound and shall fulfil their promise to the best of
their abilities. This ceremony is performed before the fire since it
symbolises energy or Surya, the sun. Surya is the soul of the living
world and a form of Lord Vishnu. Therefore, when one walks around
the fire, it is symbolic of going around with God as witness. Fire
has the potential of destroying one’s sins through burning.
Therefore, marriage is conducted before the fire.
The couple walks clockwise. In the first four rounds, the bride
leads and the groom follows. In the final three, the groom leads and
the bride follows. The priest reads mantras during each round. At
the end of each round the couple halt, repeat the Gayatri mantra,
and offer prayers to the fire. During this ceremony the bride leads
four times and the groom thrice. It indicates that in all households
matters she shall lead, since she is more experienced in this
sphere. In professioanl or vocational fields, the man shall lead
because he is more experienced. When both consult each other in
matters pertaining to the home and outside and work in unison, they
establish succesful family together.
Saat Pheras (7steps):Vivah, Hindu Wedding
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