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## Trivarna Ritual:
**The Thread Ceremony:**
A thread bracelet (Sutrakankan) is tied on the wrist of the groom. This thread is called Rajani Sutra and is made of a string of beads. The mantra for tying the thread is: "Om Jaya Patyo..."
**The Blessing Ceremony:**
A woman of good character (Suvasini) takes a handful of rice grains (Akshat) and places them on the hands of the groom and bride. She then throws the rice grains three times on their heads, chanting the following mantras:
* Om Him Samyagdarshanaya Swaha
* Om Him Samyagjnanaya Swaha
* Om Him Samyakcharitraya Swaha
**The Ritual of Offering:**
1. The groom takes the bride's hands and applies ghee and milk twice to her palms. He then throws rice grains twice on her head.
2. The bride's father then applies ghee and milk to the groom's hands and throws rice grains on his head.
3. The groom then takes the rice grains from his own hands and throws them on the bride's head, chanting mantras of peace, blessings, and the Ratnatraya mantra.
4. The bride then takes the rice grains from her own hands and throws them on the groom's head.
5. This process is repeated three times by both the groom and bride.
6. The bride then repeats the process, applying ghee and milk to the groom's hands and throwing rice grains on his head.
**Meaning:**
The groom offers ghee and milk to the bride, symbolizing nourishment and prosperity. The bride's father offers the same to the groom, signifying acceptance and blessings. The throwing of rice grains symbolizes blessings and prosperity for the couple.
**The Wedding and Fire Ceremony:**
The couple, adorned with auspicious garments, are seated on a platform near the fire altar (Kund).