Anand Karaj

Anand Karaj is the name of the Sikh wedding ceremony. The main part of the Anand Karaj is comprised of the reading and the singing of each laav in turn. When the laav is sung, the couple as a pair, joined by a piece of cloth, circle the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. This has relevance to the occasion and should not be considered a ritual without meaning. When the couple circle the Sri Guru Granth Sahib each time they making a commitment to Waheguru with the Guru as spiritual witness and support. And as one circles the Sri Guru Granth Sahib you are reminded that the Guru should be the center of your life, from which springs your spiritual guidance and understanding that you require for your souls long journey across this world ocean.