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Step 1 – Arya Samaj Marriage

Arya Samaj Mandirs are authorized to solemnize marriages under the Arya Samaj Marriage Validation Act, 1937 and Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

It is mainly for Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains (and those who convert).

Eligibility:

• Religion: Both must be Hindus (or convert via Shuddhi ceremony before marriage).

• Age:

  • Groom – 21 years or above

  • Bride – 18 years or above

• Both must be of sound mind and not within prohibited relationships.

• Interfaith couples can marry if one converts to Hinduism before ceremony.

Documents Required for Arya Samaj Marriage:

• Birth Certificate / School Leaving Certificate / Passport (Age proof)

• Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport (Address proof)

• 7–8 Passport-size photos of each

• Affidavit of age, marital status, and nationality (from both)

• If divorced – Divorce Decree, If widowed – Death Certificate of spouse

• Two witnesses with ID proofs

• For conversion (if needed) – Conversion Certificate from Arya Samaj Mandir

Marriage Steps:

1. Arrival at Arya Samaj Mandir with documents

2. Verification of details & affidavits

3. Shuddhi (Purification) if conversion is involved

4. Marriage rituals – Havan, Vedic chants, Saptapadi (7 steps), Sindoor & Mangalsutra

5. Marriage Certificate issued by Arya Samaj Mandir (usually same day)

Appointment

Step 1 – Documents Required

• Age proof (Birth Certificate, Passport, School Certificate, Aadhaar)

• Address proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, Ration Card, Driving License)

• 7–8 passport-size photos each

• Affidavit of age, marital status, and religion (from both)

• If divorced – Divorce Deed/Khula Certificate/Talaqnama

• If widowed – Death Certificate of spouse

• Witnesses’ ID proofs and photos

• Conversion Certificate (if applicable)

Step 2 – Nikah Ceremony

1. Performed by a Qazi / Maulana according to Islamic Shariat.

2. Mehr (dower amount) is decided and agreed upon.

3. Bride’s consent is obtained twice to confirm agreement.

4. Nikahnama (Islamic marriage contract) is signed by:

   • Bride

   • Groom

   • Witnesses

   • Qazi

5. Qazi issues a Nikahnama Certificate.

Appointment

1. Process of Intercaste Court Marriage:
   
   

2. Notice of Intended Marriage

   • The couple has to file a marriage notice at the District Marriage Registrar’s office where one partner has lived for at least 30 days.

3. Publication of Notice (30 Days Waiting)

   • The notice is displayed on the notice board of the Registrar’s office.

   • If no valid objection is raised within 30 days, the marriage can proceed.

4. Documents Required

   • Age Proof (Birth certificate, 10th/12th Marksheet, Passport, etc.)

   • Address Proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving License, etc.)

   • Passport-size Photos (usually 6 each)

   • Affidavit of marital status (unmarried/divorcee/widow)

   • Divorce decree/death certificate (if applicable)

   • ID proofs of 3 witnesses

5. Solemnization of Marriage

   • After 30 days, the couple and 3 witnesses appear before the Marriage Officer.

   • The marriage is solemnized and registered.

6. Marriage Certificate

   • A legal Court Marriage Certificate is issued – valid across India for all purposes (passport, visa, bank, inheritance, etc.).

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