Mantras for Marriage and a Happy Married Life

Whom to pray to

Parvati and Shiva (Uma Maheshwara) for a good match and for harmony, Lakshmi Narayana for a steady home.

Mantras

• Om Uma Maheshwarabhyam Namah

  21 or 108 times · For anyone, before marriage or after

• Katyayani maha-maye maha-yogin-yadhishvari, nanda-gopa-sutam devi patim me kuru te namah

  21 or 108 times · Traditionally chanted by women seeking a husband

• Om Lakshmi Narayanabhyam Namah

  11 or 21 times · For harmony in married life

When to chant

Monday for Shiva-Parvati, Friday for Lakshmi. Thursday is also kept for marriage.

Deepam

Ghee lamp, with turmeric and kumkum offered to the Goddess.

Also do this

• For a match: tell your family you are ready, share your profile with trusted people, and meet people with an open mind.
• For life after marriage: set aside time to talk, share chores and money plans openly, and ask for counselling early if things feel stuck.

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