All the wedding ceremonies in Hindu marriages are performed in wedding mandap. Wedding mandaps are made of pillars supporting the frame, decorated with flowers, lights and crystals. Inside mandap there is sitting arrangement for bride, groom, parson and all other family members with pedestal for the sacred fire. Wedding mandap should be unique and stylish designed, keeping in mind both traditional and contemporary taste.
Qualities of a Ideal Mandap:
- Spacious: Airy and free to move, its shouldn’t be small and congested.
- Attractively designed: The look and design of mandap is very important for matching wedding tone.
- Durable: Firmly footed and placed, having great strength to keep it upright and stable.
- Cost effective: Balancing both class and budget.
- Waterproof: Prone to seasonal changes and unpredictable mishaps.
- Portable and Flexible: It should have the scope of improvement and change depending on situation.