... Sikh boys and girls are married according to its form when they grown-up and fit to undertake matrimonial responsibilities. Marriages are generally arranged and assisted by parents. Though there is no bar to the boy and the girl arranging it on their own. The marriage ceremony is simple but impressive. The bride and the bridegroom along with their relatives and friends form a congregation in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib. The couple and their parents then stand and an Ardas is offered to seek God's blessing. The person in charge addresses the bride and the bridegroom individually and explains to them their duties in the new life that they are about to enter. Anand marriage is sacrament. The Guru is a witness to the marriage. No writing or document is necessary. The bridegroom is to vow fidelity to her husband-wife-Ishribrat Dharam while the bride is to vow fidelity ...

See this essay or coursework document in full right now